In Havilah, locals are embracing the challenges of rebuilding, finding refuge in mobile homes, RVs, and even tents as they reclaim their homes. While many have chosen to leave, one man has taken an extraordinary path. Over the past year, he has transformed his property into what he proudly calls Camp Carruthers.
“That was the front yard, the house basically sat from this trailer right here going back to about the back of the floors of this other deal that we’re building now,” said Carruthers.
We first met Mark Carruthers last year as he was caring for his bull, Curly, who was soon labeled as the towns mascot after being burned but surviving the Borel Fire…