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By: William Lucas Walker: Spilled Milk: In Case of Inferno, Evacuate | Elm River Free Press

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:16:26 +0000

[…] I arrived in town, I immediately checked the website of our local paper. (Idyllwild Town Crier: “Almost all the News — Part of the Time.”) A small fire had broken out, jumped […]

By: Arlene Patton

Arlene Patton — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 01:00:29 +0000

In reply to Arlene Patton.

Sorry here’s the link:

http://inciweb.org/incident/3516/

By: Arlene Patton

Arlene Patton — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:52:48 +0000

In reply to Glenn Scriven.

I don’t think it survived. I suspect it was the subject of the “green meadow that burned like it was dry” comment from the incident commander. Here’s a link to the inciweb map which allows you to zoom into trail level. Looks like Wellman’s cienaga may have made it.

But we’re not going to know until the fire is out and they let us back up there. I’m guessing it will be September at the earliest and some areas not until next year. Many of those trails are going to be a mess and subject to some severe erosion. The PCT and the trails to the campgrounds will probably be the highest priority and they’ll get to the others when they can.

So, so sad. I’m glad I had a chance to hike up there the last week of June but I sure would have liked to have seen Hidden Lake before the fire.

By: Glenn Scriven

Glenn Scriven — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:37:00 +0000

I wonder if the Skunk Cabbage meadow area survived the fire. There were some beautiful big Ponderosa pines in that area.

By: Christopher Benker

Christopher Benker — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:36:58 +0000

Absolutely fantastic coverage and updates!!
Thank you Town Crier!! For those of us who have second homes there, you were about the only ACCURATE source of info. USFS was updating their website sporadically; and news stations were reporting (as we now know!) VERY inaccurate info.

By: Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:34:03 +0000

Not living on the mountain, we watched this event unfold worrying about our little place on Strawberry Valley, and of course the mountain residents, firefighters, and all of the animals and mountain ecology at risk. I so appreciate the TC and Calfire updates, and am so grateful to all who worked so hard to protect our little piece of heaven. Much gratitude to all.

By: Mike Underwood

Mike Underwood — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:45:19 +0000

Great Job!!! to both Jeffery at the Green Café and the Town Crier for keeping us informed and a Special “Thank You”, to the brave Men and Women who put their lives in jeopardy to keep our town safe.

By: John Edmiston

John Edmiston — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:53:13 +0000

You have done a great job covering this fire!
How can I get a permit if coming up HW 243 from Banning?

By: Arlene Patton

Arlene Patton — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:45:37 +0000

I agree the Town Crier has done a fabulous job of reporting and keeping us in the loop with photos and maps. I also want to give a plug to the Green Café who has also done a fine job with their blog. The webcam photos look beautiful today!

After JP gets some sleep, I would love a story on the history of IDY’s fires. During the 23 years that our family has had a cabin in IDY, I think this may be the closest call yet for the town.

By: Eric Richiger

Eric Richiger — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:27:55 +0000

The Town Crier is an incredible asset to our community. I don’t know what I would have done without it in this time of strife. I also cannot thank the firefighters, law enforcement and volunteers who risked their lives to save our mountain communities enough. You are all truly appreciated by everyone who lives in and visits the San Jacinto mountains. All of us who live here have a home to come back to and all of our visitors will have a place to return to thanks to your hard efforts. With many thanks. Eric Richiger