Photo by Steven King
Photo by Steven King
Fuels reduction continues along Hwy. 243
By Idyllwild Town Crier
Under the direction of Nochella Hunes, forestry assistant for Cal Fire, Bautista crews and Caltrans worked together to remove trees and reduce the volume of other fuels along Highway 243 just south of town recently. Traffic was limited to one lane during their efforts.
Photo by Steven King
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