Where I Was Born by gardenfolk

Where I Was Born

Where I was born
Where I was raised
Where I keep all
my yesterdays.
...Author Unknown

No matter how far we wander, our hometowns remain the anchor of our souls. And I am devastated that my hometown is on fire.

A wildfire swept through the coastal Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles forcing at least 30,000 residents to evacuate. There was panic and gridlock traffic and the smoke so thick you could barely see the roads.

The blaze began around 10:30am near a 4 million dollar home, shortly after the start of a Santa Ana windstorm, the strongest to hit in over a decade. The blaze grew to 3,000 acres fueled by the combination of dry conditions (no rain in 9 months) and powerful winds, which will likely strengthen overnight up to 100 mph hurricane force wind gusts. Multiple homes have already burned and flames have jumped the coast highway and set palm trees on fire at the beach.

This is hard to process and I won't get much sleep tonight. I hope that not only my childhood home but structures that hold fond memories are still standing in the morning. If you look at this map, my childhood home is located on El Medio Avenue, which was just outside the fire zone earlier today.

Both Santa Monica and Malibu may need to be evacuated as well.

Several new fires have begun including one near Pasadena. Embers are flying in these windy conditions.

https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/public-safety/2025/01/07/pacific-palisades-fire

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/01/07/pacific-palisades-fire-los-angeles-photos/77522511007/





So sorry to see this! Hoping your childhood home stays out of harm's way.
January 8th, 2025  
So tragic!
January 8th, 2025  
Our online pastor, who lives in Chino Hills, gave a late-night heads up to his followers about this horrific fire, asking all to pray. So, so sorry for this trauma to you and to so many. I do pray this fire has not destroyed your childhood home and other places that hold special memories for you! May you know the peace that can only come from God!
January 8th, 2025  
I hope your childhood area is saved …
January 8th, 2025  
Wildfires are terrifying. I hope that they can get it under control before more damage is done.
January 8th, 2025  
I was thinking about you and pray that your childhood home remains unscathed. I called my cousin who lives in Newport Beach and she was both devastated and horrified at the wild fire. Prayers for the safety of all who are in the midst of this inferno. And, may God cover all those affected with his protection against harm and danger.
January 8th, 2025  
This sounds like a davasting fire. My heart goes out to all that are losing homes.
January 8th, 2025  
This has been headline news here today! Dreadfully sad scenes.
January 8th, 2025  
Yes in our news today - so devastating !
January 8th, 2025  
Hope your home survives.
January 8th, 2025  
Oh no - how awful for you and your family and all of the current residents of that area. Climate change is causing devastating events world wide. I hope this awful fire manages to leave your chidlhood home unscathed. I also hope that the men and women fighting this fire remain safe.
January 8th, 2025  
I saw these dreadful fires on the TV this evening. I do hope the winds die down, enabling the fire service to get them under control.
January 8th, 2025  
Very sad scene. I understand your pain and my thoughts are with you. Place of birth and childhood marks us for life.
January 8th, 2025  
Devastating news. I do hope your childhood home stays unscathed. So many people losing their homes.
January 8th, 2025  
I’ve been watching it unfold on TV today and last night. Praying for everyone. It is devastating 😢🥰
January 9th, 2025  
This is so horrible, Cathee! I saw this on the evening news last night. I thought of you, but then I told myself that this is not where you live. But- ohhh- your hometown! I am so, so sorry! Hoping for better news soon! Take care of yourself- xx
January 9th, 2025  
So many environmental tragedies in the past year. I'm sorry how this may be touching some of your memories. I've heard from others how this has impacted them and/or their families.
January 9th, 2025  
Sorry to hear. It is just devastating to hear the fire news.
January 9th, 2025  
😳 so scary. I’m so sorry, Cathee. It’s horrific. I’m so sorry.
January 9th, 2025  
That is just devastating - it's all over our news here down-under.
January 9th, 2025  
Such awful news! We are seeing horrific images on our news. Hoping they can get control of the fires quickly!
January 9th, 2025  
So, so sorry.
January 9th, 2025  
So sorry, this such a tragedy
January 11th, 2025  
Really hard to imagine fire on the scale shown on your image. Hopefully the terribel tragedy wil soon be at an end.

Ian
January 12th, 2025  
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