Local Residents in Old Wilkerson Work to Increase Wildfire Safety

A small group in the Inyo County community is spearheading the creation of a local California Fire Safe Council chapter with a grant from Edison International.

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Local Residents in Old Wilkerson Work to Increase Wildfire Safety

A small group in the Inyo County community is spearheading the creation of a local California Fire Safe Council chapter with a grant from Edison International.

Caroline Aoyagi-Stom

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jenny Rowe

Published on August 06, 2020

Tags: Fire Safe Council, Inyo County