Rattlesnake Canyon Placers Threatened By Fire

[Jim McCulloch]

Regrettably, both the Big Bear and Rattlesnake Canyon placer areas in Southern California are being threatened by a fast-moving wildfire. Bummer. These are the prettiest auriferous areas in SoCal. 

[flakmagnet]

Yeah I've been watching that Jim. We have close relatives in Forest Falls too and that's a no-way-out place so lots of prayers going out to everyone affected.

 

[2Valen]

Prayers to all who are affected, and hope that everything turns out well for all.

[Jim McCulloch]

Dave, I am acquainted with Forest Falls. I certainly wish the best for the inhabitants. 

[GotAU?]

The forest may and can indefinitely close its system roads in the burn areas for restoration, I wouldn’t be surprised  if access to any claims in the burn areas is cut off for awhile.  Hopefully, they will get the affected areas mopped up soon and the fires won’t hurt anyone or their homes.