Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
A little over a year ago, a worn out power line touched off the Erskine Fire, which razed nearly 50,000 acres near Lake Isabella east of Bakersfield. The fire devastated an area already in need of mental health care. As part of our first-person series My Valley, My Story, we …
Read More »Erskine Post-Fire BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response)
THREE PHASES OF WILDFIRE RECOVERY There are three phases of recovery following wildfires on federal lands: – Fire Suppression Repair – Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) – Long-Term Recovery and Restoration Fire Suppression Repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damages and minimize potential soil …
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Last updated at 6:30 AM The type 3 team has officially assume command as of 6 AM today. Very little fire behavior. Type 3 team will patrol the perimeter of the fire and conduct mop-up operations as needed All roads remain open with the exception of Piute Mountain Rd which …
Read More »Merced County crews called to fight Erskine Fire in Kern County
About 16 firefighters left for south Valley on Friday Merced County Fire Chief Nancy Koerperich joined them Fire near Lake Isabella claimed two lives, destroyed dozens of homes … Click to Continue »
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