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360 VIDEO: Stories from South Lake residents and recovery groups one year after the Erskine Fire

The Erskine Fire started one year ago today near Lake Isabella. Take a look back at what some of the residents in South Lake went through and what recovery group advocates are doing to help.

By: Chloe Nordquist

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On June 23, 2016 one of the most destructive fires in California history blazed through Lake Isabella and Kern River Canyon.

The Erskine Fire was the second largest fire of the wildfire season for the state, blazing through over 48,000 acres.

Hear from those who lived in one of the most destructed areas, South Lake, and recovery group advocates on what they are doing to help those who lost their homes:

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