There is no place in the world that is safe from Mother Nature. (Or humans that like to tourment her...)
In any case, my thoughts and prayers are with you all in California. I have seen many footage clips on newscasts showing how terrible the fires are. Obviously, I haven't been in that situation before, being that I live in Indiana. BUT, I did imagine what it would be like to see that first hand, and have it threaten my life, and I was almost scared to death. I really hope all of you in Cali stay safe. I know that some relief groups from Indiana were going to Cali to help, and I sure hope many others will follow.
The worst thing about all of this is that they say that some, or all of the initial fires at the center of it all were arsen. That is absolutely despicable and in-humane. If it was indeed pre-meditated terror (not 'terrorism' so to speak, but you know what I mean), they will pay.