Containment lines seem to be holding. The wind is low for now but is expected to pick up as the night comes. The last time I was at our home, firefighters had already set up long hose lines from the hydrants. I hear that camp crews are marching down Paradise Lane along Gaviota Creek and preparing to cut fire breaks. Heavy equipment (masticators, excavators, chippers) is being delivered to help in the efforts to prep Topanga Canyon Boulevard for any overnight fires in advance.

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