At an overnight shelter

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As of 9 a.m., about 90 people were still at the Red Cross overnight shelter at Cabrillo High School in Long Beach. Some 138 people had stayed overnight, but middle school students from Phoenix who had been evacuated from their science camp left for home by charter bus early this morning.

The remaining evacuees were given breakfast, which included oatmeal, cereal and cereal bars. At 8:45 a.m., to the delight of many, towels arrived so evacuees could take showers.

Nurses and paramedics from the Long Beach Fire Department were on hand throughout the morning in case evacuees had health problems, which were mostly the result of pre-existing conditions rather than smoke.

Red Cross workers were told that if the fire continues at its current clip, they should expect more evacuees this afternoon. The high school gym is reserved throughout the weekend just in case. Gym classes are canceled.

-Ashley Powers