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Cache is not located at posted coordinates—they will only get you to the entrance.
This cache is placed in remembrance of those who lost their lives and those who lost their homes during the Cedar Fire. It is a testament to the survivors who came together in the spirit of resilience and community to rebuild. We extend our gratitude to the first responders everywhere who fight on the front lines. We thank those who work behind the scenes to secure funding and improve conditions to keep us all safe.
REMEMBER—DEFENSIBLE SPACE SAVES LIVES AND PROPERTY
A First to Find prize includes some swag and $
Bring your own writing stick—a TOTT may be helpful
*All data needed to solve equations was obtained at the site. Decrypt the answers using a standard A1Z26 number to letter cipher to solve for a final location hint*
BEGIN PUZZLE
- # of residents from Wildcat Canyon and Muth Valley who perished in the early morning hours of October 26, 2003
- # of firefighters who perished in Cedar Fire
- Age of the youngest person lost in the fire + 2
- Find the year Lakeside was established then divide by 2 and subtract 923
- # of firefighters that can be housed in headquarters adjacent to the memorial
- Subtract 21 from the number of homes lost by the Barona Indian Reservation
- Add the numbers that make up the year the Cedar Fire occurred
- # of homes destroyed by Cedar Fire divided by 186
- Add each number contained in the top set of coordinates sandblasted in the concrete then subtract 20
- Add 5 to the number of art panels with fire remnants on the wall
- The number of people believed to be responsible for the start of the fire + 18