
Idyllwild Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. about 6 p.m., Saturday, March 2.
Smoke engulfed the residents, however the fire threat was quickly located and extinguished before serious damage occurred.
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Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Idyllwild Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. about 6 p.m., Saturday, March 2.
Smoke engulfed the residents, however the fire threat was quickly located and extinguished before serious damage occurred.
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