This scene is less than nine miles from Billy’s. I’m happy to report that at least his power is back on — mainly because if he’s ordered to evacuate, he needs his electric chair to get down the steep stairs to the driveway. Also imagine not having access to news while this is going on.

Just past where I would grocery shop for my brother’s household is the eastern edge of the mandatory evacuation zone. Not far, in other words. They say the Eaton fire is moving west and for Billy’s sake, I hope so.

Meanwhile here it is face-hurting cold. Not really worthy of comment given what’s going on elsewhere. We kept our dog walk brief just now.