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A mural paying tribute to firefighters, notably those who helped protect the community during the Cranston Fire, unveiled in Idyllwild.<\/p>\n
The Cranston Fire burned more\u00a0than 13,000 near Idyllwild and Mountain Center in July and August.\u00a0In total, the fire destroyed 12 buildings and damaged five others\u00a0and forced the evacuation of Idyllwild, Lake Hemet, Mountain Center, and Pine Cove.<\/p>\n
The “Heroes Mural” mural depicts firefighters from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, CalFire and Idyllwild Fire.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe mural represents the hard work that both law enforcement and the firefighters do to keep the community safe,\u201d said Third District County Supervisor Chuck Washington.<\/p>\n
Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz, Riverside County Sheriff\u2019s Department Capt. Leonard Purvis of the Valle Vista station and members of CalFire\u00a0joined Washington as the “Heroes Mural” was unveiled at the Idyllwild Public Library.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are so excited to have this. We are so blessed to have this in our town,\u201d Reitz said. \u201cWe all come together for a common cause and that is to help our fellow human beings.\u201d<\/p>\n
Keith Blum, the artist behind the mural, said he recalls seeing the fire and smoke from his home in Palm Springs.<\/p>\n
\u201cI saw the smoke coming off the mountain, thick and dark, often blocking out the sun and dropping ash on us,” Blum said.<\/p>\n
Blum donated the mural to the library after seeing the \u201cvaliant efforts of the firefighters\u201d to protect homes in Idyllwild.\u00a0 Local businesses\u00a0donated supplies, meals, and, lodging\u00a0over\u00a0the month Blum spent\u00a0painting the mural. Blum added a special\u00a0thank you to his supporters in the\u00a0mural.<\/p>\n
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