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Los Angeles is Burning, Luxury Hotel Provides Shelter

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 100 Terranea Way [map], Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States, 90275
August 31, 2009 at 8:44 AM | by | Comments (0)

The Terranea Resort, unaffected by the current fires, offers shelter to displaced residents.

If you live in Los Angeles, you were probably awakened by the pungent smell of active flames on Sunday morning. And, depending on how close you are to the wildfires currently sweeping La Canada Flintridge and surrounding areas, you may have noticed tiny flecks of ash dotting the windshield of your car as well.

Governor Schwarzenegger has deemed the fires "totally out of control," according to Sky News, while the L.A. Times' "L.A. Now" blog notes that with temperatures having reached the "mid- to high 90s" in recent days, fire conditions have reached extreme new heights.

Affected areas include affluent communities lying on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, says the AP, a locality "known for horse trails, spectacular Pacific Ocean views, pricey real estate and exclusive gold clubs." For these residents and others within a close radius of the unfortunate events, Southern California's expansive Terranea Resort is offering shelter to those being forced to evacuate. As of August 28th, only two families had taken up the offer to stay at the Terranea accommodations, however, an updated announcement on Terranea's Official Website offered the following detailed information:

Thank you to all for your concern. Terranea Resort has not been troubled by the Rancho Palos Verdes fire and we are very much open and welcome your visit. Last night we welcomed approximately 19 families evacuated due to the fires, providing them with one night complimentary stay. We will be working with the local American Red Cross for those who need extended assistance due to our busy weekend. As of this morning the fire appears to be under control and at a much greater distance from the Resort than the TV coverage makes it appear. No guest experience has been affected by the fire and all staff and guests are safe.

Should you live in Southern California, or have family or friends near Rancho Palos Verdes, La Canada Flintridge, or other affected regions, please check the L.A. Times website for the most updated news on the fires and evacuations.

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