Preparing for a Fire

SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 27: George and Maria Little of Alpine find a place to rest with their dogs at the evacuation center at Qualcomm Stadium October 27, 2003 in San Diego, California. The death toll stands at 13, with more than 1,000 homes being reduced to ashes as southern California fires continue to burn. Winds have eased a bit, but 30,000 homes remain threatened by the fires, which have charred more than 400,000 acres, according to officials. Davis, who has activated the National Guard, predicted damages will be in the billions of dollars. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)