Just four days after the fire occurred, California State Park construction crews started repairing the fire-damaged boardwalk at Mono Lake County Park. Saturday’s fire charred a section of boardwalk approximately 45 feet long and an acre of adjacent meadow vegetation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The burned section of the boardwalk at County Park, which is being replaced this weekend. Photo courtesy of Dave Marquart.

Update: the Boardwalk reopened ahead of schedule on Friday July 9 at 4:00 pm Currently, the boardwalk is closed due to unsafe conditions and to allow the crews to work more efficiently. Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve staff report that the popular visitor destination could open as early as the beginning of next week. State Reserve staff are taking this opportunity to also do some routine maintenance of the boardwalk including a fresh coat of linseed oil.

Check back as we will provide updates on the status of the boardwalk as they occur.

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