The historical town of Havilah has been scarred by the Borel Fire that began on July 24, 2024. The fire, although under partial containment, is currently still active. I had the opportunity to speak with Roy Fluhart, current President of the Havilah Centennial Group, Inc. (aka The Havilah Historical Society and Museum) Mr. Fluhart has been the President for the past two years and currently resides in Kernville but he has deep family roots established in 1930 with his Mother and Uncle raised in Havilah. His mother left but returned as an adult with her husband and family in 1948 ( Roy was about 2 years old). Roy’s father started working on the construction of the Isabella Dam at that time. Mr. Fluhart still has cousins and other relatives residing in the Havilah area. (It is unknown if the homes are still standing)