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Southern California Edison, Restoring Power to Our Mountain Communites After The Pier Fire

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Tenalu

Thanks to the folks at Southern California Edison and all their hard working subcontractors! It’s a huge job to get the power back up the mountain, and we are so appreciative of the round the clock work that’s been going … Continue reading →

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Pier Fire, Full Containment!

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Tenalu

The Pier Fire has reached full containment at 36,566 acres. Full containment means that a perimeter line surrounds the fire keeping it from growing larger. Flames and smoke will continue to be seen from unburned pockets of vegetation burning well … Continue reading →

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Pier Fire Final Update

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Tenalu

The Pier Fire is 98% contained within fireline as of today. Firefighters will continue to extinguish remaining hot spots along the fire perimeter, suppression repair, and removal of fire equipment that is no longer needed. The public can still expect … Continue reading →

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Pier Fire Update, 9:40am, 9/21/27: RAIN!

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Tenalu

Black Mountain Cloaked in Rain/Fog With wetting rains, firefighters will now focus their attention on suppression repair and removal of fire equipment no longer needed. Most of the dirt roads are unsafe to drive on with fire equipment, some areas … Continue reading →