MetaTalk

I know that *lots* of MeFites live in areas that are currently under threat, and some of you likely have already had to evacuate. I wanted to create a space for folks to check in, share stories, grieve together, perhaps offer crash space to evacuees, and just commiserate about the latest shovelful of shit that 2020 has dumped on our heads.
posted by Kat Allison on Sep 10, 2020 - 42 comments

California MeFites, please be safe and let us know you're okay if you can. My heart is breaking for all of us.
posted by Alensin on Aug 19, 2020 - 40 comments

Well, here we go again: Southern California is ablaze. A roundup below the fold. MeFites, please check in. [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Dec 6, 2017 - 33 comments

Overnight in Northern California, a 200 acre fire became a 57,000 acre fire and people are desperately trying to evacuate. There are at least 10 dead and 1,500 structures have been destroyed. The L.A. Times has live coverage, Mercury News has the local story. Meanwhile in SoCal, Canyon Fire No. 2 in the Anaheim Hills area of Orange County is up to 5,000 acres. A mandatory evacuation order is in place; 1000+ people have been evacuated so far, and six structures have been destroyed. Wildfire Today has updates on fires across the state. I hope all our MeFite friends and family are okay. Please let us know if you need help.
posted by Room 641-A on Oct 9, 2017 - 92 comments