The two descriptions in the headline basically sum up what it feels like to be in Fallbrook tonight, before the evacuation order has been lifted. In the downtown area, you're more likely to see a National Guard humvee or a law enforcement cruiser than a normal, civilian car. And all along the eastern and northern borders of town, the scenes are going to be eerie and foreign for weeks to come. Here are a few more pictures from the last few days.Yesterday, I cruised around with Kenny, collecting addresses of homes that were burned down to put on the North County Times Web site. We visited Valley Oaks and made a list of all the coaches still standing, which is also viewable at nctimes.com.
Here, Kenny inspects a dead cat at Valley Oaks.
This is what fire retardant looks like up close. This photo was taken Wednesday afternoon at the Pala Mesa Villas, right next to the golf course, and the streak of pink from an air tanker is visible from I-15.
This is a photo I took off North Stage Coach Lane, as Kenny and Paige and I watched the fire burn in De Luz. Please note: This photo was taken Tuesday night; there is nothing that looks like this burning anywhere near Fallbrook at this point. Not that I know of, anyway.
This is a view of downtown Fallbrook, looking north on Main Street from in front of McDonald's around 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
And, finally, the sun as of 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Thank you for all your prayers and support. This ordeal is almost over; folks will start coming home soon. I can't wait.
1 comment:
That first picture of the house and welcome sign is pretty amazing. I think that kind of sums up how different people will be feeling. Those that lost their homes will see the devastation, and those whose homes are still standing will relate to the sign that reads "Happiness." Thankfully, I am one of the latter.
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