It's still fire, fire, fire but hope is in the air!

Federal disaster declaration has been signed by President Bush. Money will be available for those that are not insured and those under insured. Plus there will be money for temporary rentals. Lower winds and more humidity are expected to help fire fighters today. I-5 has been reopened in area of Camp Pendelton. Still one lane of traffic in some areas.

And from the Union Tribune:

At least a half-million people have been forced from their homes. That's roughly one in every six county residents scattered in shelters, hotels and spare rooms of friends and relatives.
Nearly 1,300 houses and other structures have been razed as flames have charred about 300,000 acres since Sunday. The property tally is expected to climb.

The tone of both the national news media and local media seems to have changed, there may be an end in sight. And the weather seems to be in a much better mood lately, keep your fingers crossed.

President Bush is expected in the area tomorrow.