The Big Sur fire in Northern California is one of 1100 fires that have scorched 680 square miles and destroyed over 60 homes across northern and central California since June 20th. Our classmate, Lisa (Porter) Kleissner and her husband, Charly live on the northern end of Big Sur and have been helping the effort to battle the fire and save their property. Authorities ordered the evacuation of Big Sur yesterday. Over 25 miles of the scenic roadway have been closed blocking access to popular resorts, restaurant, shops and art galleries that attract tourists for all over the world."(We are doing) better that others. We have two families staying with us who lost everything. I helped evacuate yesterday and the fire was heading toward Highway One in the Big Sur Valley. So many homes have been lost. And here we all know each other so it feels so personal," said Lisa in an email this morning.
"The fire marshall called yesterday and asked if we could bulldoze a fire line on our mountain. This not a good sign. I've been busy with the relief effort that started two days ago. We've been overwhelmed with requests for help. ........ We are hunkered down and ready to fight the fire that is marching closer and closer to our property. I'll keep you posted."
The "mountain" Lisa is referring to is a 453 acre parcel of land they purchased in Big Sur with no plans to develop. They have several small structures on the property but their primary intention for the property is conservation.
National news sources reported today that it could be the end of the month before the California fires are brought under control.
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Lisa and Charly - I will keep you in my prayers and hope that Akua will keep guiding you and keep you safe. Aloha for what you are doing for your neighbors and also for what you are 'not doing' for your 'aina. I think it is a wonderful thing to be conservation-minded. Take care of yourselves.
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