2016 Wildfire

The 2016 Lava Mountain Fire started July 11 by lightning and was still raging into August 1st!

Over 1,400 firefighters helped save WestView

Check out the links & photos.  It’s amazing WestView is still standing.

Firefighter equipment:

9 Helicopters
13 Water Tankers
22 Crews – over 1,400 firefighters

65 Engines
7 Dozers
Over 14,000 acres burned to date

Cost to date – over $14,000,000

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WestView is above lower left of roof on ridge - 200' high flames
WestView is above lower left of roof on ridge - 200' high flames
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Cow Camp on CD North between JC & E Trail
Cow Camp on CD North between JC & E Trail
CD near JC Trail
CD near JC Trail
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You can see the flames on the ridge @ WestView
You can see the flames on the ridge @ WestView
Smoke & ash @ WestView for about 48 hours
Smoke & ash @ WestView for about 48 hours
Burned all around Chris's house
Burned all around Chris's house
WestView is 2nd from left on top with bunkhouse
WestView is 2nd from left on top with bunkhouse
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WestView burn area
WestView burn area
Check out these additional videos:
Lava Mountain Fire
Firefighter Photos
Helicopter Drop Video
Evacuation Impact Video

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