The fire impacted several small communities in Lake Isabella, among them South Lake, which was nearly wiped out by the fire. The majority of people living in South Lake were retirees living on fixed incomes, many of whom lived alone. The distinctive house belonged to Byron McKaig, 81, an Anglican priest, and his 90-year-old wife, Gladys. Louis Reyes, 59, moved to South Lake to care for his 95-year-old mother. Johnson said Byron looked like he died trying to protect his wife.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 28, 2016 20:04 UTC