SOME RESIDENTS ALLOWED TO RETURN HOME IN FIRE AREA OFF OLD HWY 80

June 19, 2012 (Campo) – Residents are being allowed back into the area along Old Highway 80 that was evacuated late Sunday afternoon due to the 900 acre “Old Fire” on the Campo Indian Reservation. Church Road at Old Highway 80 and by the 94 is still closed, and residents cannot come back into the location until it is safe to do so.

Firefighters and crews continue to strengthen the containment lines and patrol the perimeter for hot spots. CAL FIRE is urging residents and travelers to be cautious in the fire area; and can anticipate fire equipment in and out of these neighborhoods.