Terrifying Fire
By Brian Wilkinson, Sierra Star (Oakhurst, Calif.) | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
Although no homes were destroyed on
According to Cal Fire, 320 acres have been burned, with 100 fire engines, 10 bulldozers, 13 water tenders, and 650 firefighters on site in addition to six helicopters, four airtankers. Hundreds of people have been forced to evacuate the area, which is still closed to the public. Homeowners that have to return to their homes for needed medication, are being escorted in and out of the area.
Early estimates of homes destroyed, lost personal property, vehicles and fire suppression costs have been placed at more than
In addition to
On Sunday,
"When I was driving away all I could see was black smoke," Andrews said. "All I had time to grab was some clothes, medicine, and my (golden retriever) dog Buffy.
Woodward lives alone on
"I don't care about the house, I just wanted to get my three dogs out, but they wouldn't let me in to get them," Woodward said.
The Central California Disaster Animal Team was at the community center and were taking care of four dogs, four cats, and two birds. Large animals were taken to the
Those evacuated to the community center were fed at
As of Tuesday night
People in need of clothing (or to donate slightly used clothing), toiletries, and linens and pillows, have been asked to go to Mountain Resale,
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Details: information line, (209) 966-4784, www.fire.ca.gov.
Housing assistance
Bass Lake homeowners and
"Many of our vacation rental homeowners have generously offered to assist members of our community affected by this disaster," said
Miller's Landing fundraiser Friday
Miller's
"For those that would like to help, they can donate a
Miller's was originally going to hold their annual end of summer party Friday with fireworks, but those plans were cancelled in light of the fire.
Queen's Inn event
A second fire relief fundraiser, "Unity on the Green," will be held at
Wine from
Day at the Lake
Families will be provided free lunch, rides on the Bass Lake Queen II, and children will be provided boat and innertube rides.
Details: (559) 642-3200.
Insurance assistance
Those who need assistance can stop by Linn's office adjacent to
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