From ARRL news...

"At this time, ARRL HQ staff knows of only one current activation for ARES units due to the wildfires in Southern California, though many areas of the country are on standby status, ready and able to send aid as needed; normal communications methods appear to be holding and telecommunications providers have increased telephone capacity for use by the evacuees. As in any emergency situation, information can quickly change and the ARRL will continue to monitor the situation and inform members if the situation changes"

See full story.... http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2007/10/25/100/