UPDATE: BF and I made it to our apartment after leaving work early. However, by the time we got home, there was a really bad fire that started only a few miles away from our place. We can see the smoke in the sky from our living room, and the news has been on since we got home. We aren't immediately threatened, but definitely keeping an eye on everything. All of the local schools are closed for the rest of the week, and there are 7 other active fires in San Diego County. We are in the middle of all of them. I have also heard that there are fires down in Mexico and up in Orange County, so things are very crazy right now in the area. I am watching the sky and looking to see where this fire is headed. We were able to gather a few more things if we have to evacuate, and are ready to do so on a moment's notice.
We have Santa Anas currently here in SoCal, and there was a brush fire yesterday that burned 1600 acres. No damage was done, and only one person had to be treated for injuries. This fire was located about 30 miles from where BF and I live, and about 10 from where we work. Today, things are much worse. That same fire started up again, and new fires have now erupted within 5 miles of where we live (one to the north and one to the south). There are already evacuations taking place for those fires, but I can't find any other information on them as of yet. I really hope we can go home tonight after work, and that we don't lose everything today. Fortunately I packed up really important documents, some heirlooms, and emergency supplies in the car yesterday and today, but I am still very scared. I know BF and I will be alright since we are both at work, and that's the most important thing in this situation, but I want our expensive table, living room set, and our brand new cookware to be okay. I also rushed out the door because we were late for work and wasn't able to grab a few pieces of my late grandmother's jewelry. I know it's mostly material items, but I have never been in a situation where everything could just be gone in a matter of minutes, and make BF and I homeless.
I can't focus on work today. I am watching the news updates by the minute. I don't even know what will make me feel better about all of this, but thank you for reading and letting me vent.