LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff's Office said remains that are believed to be those of two local men have been found in the burn area of the Valley fire, bringing the count of confirmed fatalities to three.
During the search, human remains were located in the Hidden Valley area and the Anderson Springs area, Brooks said.
Based on the location and evidence found at the Hidden Valley location, the remains are presumed to be those of Bruce Beven Burns, who was reported missing on Sept. 15, according to Brooks.
Regarding the remains found in Anderson Springs, Brooks said those are presumed to be Leonard Neft, who was reported missing on Sept. 14.
Authorities previously reported finding the body of an elderly disabled woman in her home in Anderson Springs, as Lake County News has reported.
If anyone has been unable to locate friends or family members since the Valley fire, Brooks said they are encouraged to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-263-2690 so a missing person report can be made.
“The sheriff’s office and all first responders express their condolences to those who have been affected by this disaster,” Brooks said. “We are hopeful that the fire does not claim any more lives.”
Valley fire: Authorities locate two more bodies in Valley fire area
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