The Santa Ana winds blow through mountain passes and canyon bordering on the northern side of the San Fernando Valley. Porter Ranch is one of seven or eight communities that are impacted every year. Those same winds cut through hills adjacent to Malibu with the same devastating effect. This is not a new phenomenon.
The solution is to not build anything in those areas most impacted. However, you know Californians. We just won’t listen to reason. Most of the San Fernando Valley is covered with a blanket of smoke. Mostly we love the climate. It’s part of the price we pay for our mild climate.
Most of us, including my family, are on the Valley floor. We heard lots of sirens and saw lots of fire trucks. Thanks to our brave fire crews we are safe.
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