Former Faubus Farms buildings on Caltrans land lost in Lilac Fire

Some of the structures burned in the Lilac Fire were on property the California Department of Transportation acquired for the widening of State Route 76 and which had not been used since Caltrans obtained the property.

The widening of the state highway from two lanes to four required the acquisition of Fabulous Horse Farm, which was known as Faubus Farms until the facility was purchased in late 2008. The structures were on a remainder parcel not used during the widening of State Route 76, and the buildings had been scheduled for demolition. The remainder parcel will be used as mitigation land...