Ernie, I’m a Deputy Sheriff in San Diego and have been out on the fires since Sunday afternoon. Usually getting about 4 to 5 hours sleep between my shifts. When I got the call to go in, I grabbed my camera as well. Here are a few photos I took over the last four days. I live in the City of Poway (Pow-way) and work there as well. I had my wife and family evac 0430 Monday morning when it looked like the fire was coming our way. It stopped about ½ mile from my house. The 2003 Cedar Fire did the same but we lost a few homes about a block from my house then. The last few photos of the engines and fire fighters were taken at Poway High where they’re using the school as a staging area. The fire fighters have access to the gym for showers and some sleeping areas but some of the guys decided to buck out doors. I had to be real quick and quiet so as not to disturb these guys. Really enjoy your site and keep up the good work you do. Mark T. - THESE IMAGES ARE COPYRIGHTED AND REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION

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