The Lilac fire was first reported on December 7, 2017. It burned 4,100 acres, and destroyed 157 structures, before being fully contained on December 16.The fire cost at least $8.9 million, including $5 million in firefighting expenses and property damage, and an additional $3.9 million in cleanup and erosion control costs. The fire threatened the communities of Bonsall, Oceanside, Vista, Fallbrook, and Camp Pendleton. During the fire, an estimated 10,000 residents were forced to evacuate, while a total of over 100,000 residents were forced to or advised to evacuate. On December 7, the fire also cut the power to 20,000 people.
When the fire swept through this area it destroyed most of the vegetation and ALL the caches that were placed here. Every time I look at the “geo” map I can’t help but notice the large blank area were so many caches used to be. So, we fired up the old geo-truck, put fresh batteries in the GPS’er, and got to work! All the caches we placed are pretty straight forward. It can get hot out here and we don’t want you wasting your time digging around.
The preserve is a little barren right now, but The SONs will take care of the caches and in time Mother Nature will do the rest!