While residents of Carmel Valley and Del Mar have been allowed to return to their homes as of around 7 a.m. this morning, Rancho Santa Fe is quiet and utterly empty. National Guardsmen with assault rifles and Humvees are posted at the west entrances to Rancho Santa Fe, though their presence seems a bit reduced compared to yesterday afternoon, when the above photo of the village (with Humvee) was taken. The emptiness is incredibly eerie.
Some areas of the Ranch seem to still be producing smoke. Driving down Via De La Valle this morning between Paseo Delicias and Via De Santa Fe, I saw small clouds of smoke rising from some of the corrals to the left. However, I was told last night that all the structure fires were out. The smoke wafting over the Ranch (see top photo, taken a few minutes ago from Linea Del Cielo) is likely coming from other fires to the northeast.
Weather reports for San Diego indicate that the Santa Ana winds could ease significantly by this afternoon, though we do not know whether that means RSF residents will be allowed to return home. The Fire District appears to be concerned with other issues besides fire danger before letting people back in.
We've received a spate of requests to check on homes and will spend some time doing that to update those of you with specific concerns.
Also, please contact us with any useful information you might have, or with stories of what's happened to your and your family during this crazy week. We're in the office now at 858/756-1451 or ian@sdranchcoastnews.com.
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