We are very lucky to have survived the 2007 firestorm that ripped through San Diego, burning hundreds of thousands of acres and causing evacuation of half a million people (1/6 San Diego county's population). Click here for a map of the burnt areas as of 10/25/07 at 2:30am. Following are a few snapshots from our house and nearby community.

Our best wishes to all the San Diegans who weren't as lucky.

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