Fire Update for 10/26/2007
California sunset
Photo by Carrie T.
As of Thursday, October 25, the California wildfires are slowing down and, fortunately, many are already contained. There are still plenty of places in the region that have not been affected at all.
Most of the fires in Los Angeles have already been contained, and since the fires are northeast of most towns in LA, tourists can still enjoy the main tourist areas such as Long Beach, San Pedro, Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Downtown, and even Santa Monica without any problems. It’s actually a beautiful day today in Los Angeles.
Since thousands of Californians have been evacuated and many have lost their homes, help is needed to rebuild communities in Southern California. You can volunteer or donate money through the American Red Cross.
Of course, another way to help rebuild the region is to plan a vacation in Southern California! Look for travel specials online through Expedia and other online operators.
Right now Socal has amazing sunrises and sunsets due to the fact that the ash and smoke in the air scatters out the light from the sun and magnifies the hues. It’s quite beautiful and if you’re up close to the ocean you’ll see the waves sparkling with a rainbow of colors. (See above for a photo taken on Manhattan Beach on Tuesday evening.)
Visit the LA Times for more updates.
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