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Wildfire Volunteers Shape Brigade Model: Malibu’s Bombers inspire trained brigades; lesson is preparedness

During the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Malibu, California, some residents chose to stay behind despite evacuation orders. A volunteer group named the Point Dume Bombers helped protect homes from spot fires using hand tools and dirt motorcycles. Their efforts, while dangerous, were considered crucial in preventing further home loss. Following…

The Times of India · 6h ago

Promontory Point could become a city landmark by April

City parks officials assured residents that if Promontory Point becomes a landmark after a City Council vote this spring, its historic limestone revetments will be preserved.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2023

Conservationists hopeful historic limestone wall at Promontory Point will be preserved

The Promontory Point Conservancy announced last week that U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly earmarked $550,000 of federal funding to authorize a third-party engineering study of the Point’s limestone revetment.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022