Mary Sue IttnerDoug Westfall msittner@mcn.org1111 Claiborne Dr. Long Beach, CA Dear All Thank God, Long Beach is a long way from the fires. Our yard, deck, and pool ARE covered with soot and ash. That is not so bad as what those in the path of the fire are experiencing. Our daughter and son-in-law had fire just 2 blocks from their front door before the fire was knocked down. About 350 homes were distroyed near them. Cathy mentioned Charles Hardman - He is south of the 210 Fwy and just east of the 605 Fwy. The fire was threatning, but I think that he was below the actual fire. Thanks for the concerns of all. This is one of the worst disasters ever to hit So. California. It exceeds the earth quakes. Doug Westfall Long Beach