I thought I’d take a minute to send my thoughts and prayers to the people in Southern California as the San Diego fire rages on.

The 4 day fire blazing in several counties in Southern California has caused the evacuation of an estimated 320,000 people from their homes and businesses. It’s also been estimated that over 1,300 homes are in ruins, at least 5 people are dead and dozens more are injured including 21 fire fighters in connection with the fires.

Firefighters and volunteers have been working endlessly to stop this fire and provide food, shelter and basic care to those affected by it. It almost seems like there’s not hope in sight.

Not helping this heated situation are the famous Santa Ana winds. They are causing the 16 fires to gain speed and intensity, so much so that it’s been reported that we here in Utah will be smelling and even seeing the smoke from this San Diego fire by tomorrow.

I was in San Diego just over a week ago so this came very much as a shock to me. There are just some very good people there and I really hope that something can happen to bring an end to this soon.