This is our beloved lookout tower on Tahquitz Peak. It has been serving the community for 100 years. We are proud to be a part of the lookout team. We were just up there a few days ago ourselves. I painted the east catwalk which is facing the flames. From this spot, up at 8,846 feet, the lookout who was on duty spotted this horrible fire! It has reached our tower's doorstep. As my husband says, the tower and its flag are a symbol of our community's resilience. We hope it can continue to escape those engulfing flames! Our hearts are breaking at this photo that was sent our way.
As of Friday, July 27th the fire lookout tower still stands.
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As of Friday, July 27th the fire lookout tower still stands.
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