Scorched Fitness Trails: California's Wildfires Spell Trouble for Outdoor Enthusiasts As I watched the unfolding chaos of the Sandy fire in southern California on Monday, my mind turned to the countless fitness enthusiasts who call the region home.
The fast growing brush fire, which prompted evacuation orders and damaged at least one home, serves as a stark reminder that our love affair with outdoor exercise comes with a price.
The statistics are sobering: more than 20,000 residents were forced to flee their homes in Simi Valley, while the blaze itself spread to over 700 acres.