The winds are blowing in a way that is making it difficult for the firefighters to get the upper hand. The fires that are burning in napa and Sonoma County, those are the priority fires because there are so many people. The earth is property in those areas that Firefighters Want to protect. We got emails from cal fire this evening, we know that at least 3500 businesses and homes have now been destroyed. 23 people are dead. 185 people are injured. And Sonoma County alone, 285 people are missing. The Sheriffs Office are trying to reunite those people with their loved ones. What we are doing now is working those missing people backwards to the point that if we cannot find them, we are trying to get to their house. We are trying to do part of the job we dont want to be part of this. We are in it for the long haul. It will continue to get worse before it gets better. We brought up an additional 2500 soldiers and airmen to be available. We made a plan that we needed 100 additional officers i
Immediately. Take everything and going. Joining us on the phone is scott alonso with the Sonoma County Emergency Operations center. Scott, can you hear me . Yes, i can. Thanks for having me. Thanks for coming on. I gave a quick thumbnail sketch. Up date us on whats just happened from your perspective. The winds are still flowing in pretty high tonight. Were very concerned that fire activity is still on the rise and in certain areas of the county. We have advisory evacuations that came out of northeast santa rosa a few minutes ago. Were very concerned about the fire in guyserville and in Sonoma Valley like you mentioned so were urging residents if they have received an Evacuation Order to please gather their belongings and leave if its a mandatory evacuation and if anyone has been issued a mandatory evacuation do not return home because its not safe. We need to be able to clear those areas and ensure its safe to return. One thing to point out here, scott, so many areas in and around win
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