ELK, Wash. - A fire on near Elk which began Friday afternoon has reached 3,000 acres and destroyed at least 30 structures. At least 150 more structures are threatened.
The Mendocino home and workshop of nationally-recognized artist, Larry Fuente, burned to the ground July 3 just one day before he would have traditionally driven his "Mad Cad" Cadillac down Main Street in the annual Fourth of July parade.
The two men suspected of starting the Elk Fire last year appeared briefly in court yesterday, with a new trial date set. Appearing before Judge Pallone at