It's Hot Today...

... and I am not talking about the weather!

Although, the weather is quite pleasantly warm.

No, I am talking about the fact that the Griffith Park/Hollywood hills less than five miles from my office are on fire. Like, HUGELY on fire.

I was out walking for lunch with a co-worker, when we noticed the smoke going up on the other side of the mountain. The smoke got worse, and soon I could see ash falling here and there, while the light took on a peculiar reddish cast as the smoke got in front of the sun. I'm back in the office now, and my hair still smells like smoke.

When we got back to work, everyone was in the corner office, which has a great view right over the Warner Bros. backlot... all the way to the hills, which, as I said, are on fire. Smoke is billowing in biblical proportions!

Here are some pics, courtesy of a co-worker. These were taken from the corner office about 45 minutes ago (it's still going pretty strong):








Also check out the LA Times website or NBC 4. Right now there is live video coverage.

Further bulletins as events warrant! So far, I'm safe... I think!