Consider these statistics associated with the California wildfire: 30,000 evacuated - 2,300 firefighters - 246 engines - 14 air tankers - 15 helicopters - and 1 DC-10 jumbo jet tanker capable of dumping huge loads of retardant. "Literally last night, all hell broke loose," Santa Barbara Fire Chief Andrew DiMizio said, recounting firefighter's efforts, reported The Kansas City Star. 23,000 others have been notified to be ready to leave at a moment's notice.
Safely in an evacuation center, Oscar Funez remarked that this is his family's fourth fire. "We know we have to have everything - paperwork, clothes, everything - ready to go," Oscar Funez said.
Eleven firefighters have been injured. I am amazed at their bravery and have the deepest admiration and respect for them. Saying 'thank you' seems hardly enough. Our thoughts and prayers are with those injured and also with those continuing to fight this devastating fire.
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