Fire update

Since quite a few folks seem to be reading this blog for info, I'll post what I know right now. These are official numbers, as of 7 p.m.

-7,500 acres burned
-10% contained
-206 homes destroyed
-21,000 avocado trees destroyed

Additionally, I was told at the command post an hour ago that tomorrow morning could prove to be the turning point in the fire. If the wind doesn't pick up, the chiefs seem to think they can contain a good bit more of the blaze--probably the portion that was threatening to move closer to downtown Fallbrook.

The area of most concern tonight is Rainbow Glen, where the fire is making headway. It remains to be seen how far it will burn toward De Luz, but the northeast part of De Luz has been evacuated. Rainbow Glen appears to be the only area where the fire is growing, though, so that's good news for folks in Fallbrook.

I've returned at least 30 e-mails from various people about the status of their homes. The town is pretty much deserted, and everyone who lives here is cooped up somewhere along the coast. They all are concerned about their houses, and some of them will return to find only ashes. They need our prayers.

That's all for now.