Panic As Firestorm Descends On Redding

Had several friends evacuated...  one, Pete, is a long time dead head, always had "recording for the deaf" on the bootleg tapes.  They're safe, found a motel in Chico for the night.  But was looking very ugly when they left.  His wife Maria took these pics before leaving;

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So many fires… so dangerous. 

That looks like Kingsview Court. 

My parents live near the lake. I just spoke to them and have not been evacuated yet, but they are gathering what they feel is important. I hope they get this under control. Scary stuff. 

It's smoke plume is pushing 30K feet right now!

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