The Station Fire in Angeles Forest is still burning like crazy. The view of the smoke today was epic, even from the Marina. Apparently brush that hasn’t burned in over five decades is now burning and parts of Glendale are even being evacuated.

Down here in the Marina we’re plenty far away but the air quality is still pretty gross. The last few days have not been good for breathing. Combine the bad air with today’s heat, not fun. Apparently parts of the westside were even experiencing brown outs but if we lost power at any point today I didn’t notice.

Here’s an AP article with more info on the fire along with a few images.

In other news.

I’m baking my cake! I’m actually in the middle of it. I’ve just taken the cake out of the oven and it’s currently cooling. In a minute I’ll start on the frosting. So far it’s going well! I’ve taken pictures, of course, and those will be up just a little later.

I even bought a real vanilla bean for the frosting. It’s my first vanilla bean guys! I’m inordinately excited about this vanilla.

Speaking of pictures, Thomas Lennon just posted a good one on Twitter.

Me, Tallman, @nickkroll, nailing it down, 9 pm, Hollywood style. on Twitpic

Last night was, as a friend put it, classic. Not really sure there’s a better way to describe it. It was really great to see cast and crew that I haven’t seen since December but sad as well, given the circumstances. So classic is one way to describe it. Bittersweet another.

Strangely I did not actually have a camera with me last night. A few friends did though so hopefully I’ll get to see other pictures. Or maybe it’s just better if this particular evening lives on only in my memory. Either way.

All right, time to make some frosting. Expect another post once the cake is finished and tasting has commenced. There shall be details and pictures. I’m convinced this is going to be delicious!