Update: So. Cal. wildfire situation

To spread some good news, the Southern California wildfires are under some measure of control. I know the authorities are trying to be optimistic, but I hope saying that "the worst is behind us" is not jumping ahead of themselves, especially since this is the first relief that's been shown.

However, if asshole arsonists continue to contribute to the situation, then this may go on much longer than expected.

In the end, though, if God is punishing the Californians for their sinful ways, then who knows what will happen. But, since that's not the case, The Pasty Quail sends its best wishes in hopes that this disaster will be mitigated and alleviated quickly.

POSTSCRIPT: While we're in a HowStuffWorks mood (in an effort to break my dependence on Wikipedia), here's their article on wildfires.

HEBBARD POST-POSTSCRIPT: Fox News is reporting that Al Qaeda is behind the wildfires. No, seriously. Raw Story has a confusing article about.