Historic Mining Community Destroyed by California's Borel Fired
Alexis Thornton
2 months agoWildfire season is here with all of its brutality in the western U.S. and up into Canada, forcing wide scale evacuations, destroying homes and other structures, and causing injuries. Here is the latest on the massive fires burning in this part of North America.
Borel Fire Destroys Historic California Mining Community
A historic mining community in Kern County, California was destroyed over the weekend at the hands of the Borel Fire. The communities of Havilah and Piute Meadows Ranches were impacted by the fire. Havilah was a mining community established in 1864, serving as one of the state's largest mining centers for over two decades. The town is home to a population of about 250 in modern times.
As of late Saturday, the Borel Fire had burned over 50,000 acres and was 0% contained. Evacuation orders are in effect for the community as the flames continue to whip through the area. Officials are still assessing the extent of the structural damage.
The Borel Fire exploded in size and intensity over the weekend as warm temperature readings, low humidity levels, and high winds provided a fertile breeding ground. State fire officials reported a handful of heat-related injuries to crews battling the blaze.