County releases Lilac Fire response report

Preparedness, regional collaboration and fire and emergency management resources, coupled with a lucky break in the weather, were credited in a County After Action Report for stopping the December 2017 Lilac Fire's fast-moving destructive path within 12 hours. The report released recently also credits heroic actions of first responders for saving lives in dangerous conditions.

"The county has invested a lot of resources in fire protection and preparedness, and I think that paid off when you look at the regional response to the Lilac Fire," Supervisor Bill Horn said. "The coordination between o...