The Devastating Los Angeles Area Fires

I am sure that all of you have seen news coverage of the apocalyptic fires simultaneously ravaging many areas in Los Angeles and Los Angeles County. While my neighborhood has thus far been spared, I can tell you that the devastating effects are impacting everyone in the vicinity. Some people have lost their lives, many people have lost their homes, their businesses, their jobs and their favorite places to frequent. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, and dreams have been shattered. The Santa Ana winds have been unrelenting, and they have been carrying live embers great distances- resulting in further devastation. Many people have lost everything, and while things can be replaced that doesn't change the fact that they are displaced, frightened and in shock. Please send your warm thoughts and prayers to everyone impacted by these catastrophic fires.