MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The federal government is offering financial help to Central California residents who lost homes and businesses in last year's Fork Fire.
CAL FIRE investigators say a vehicle sparked the September 7 wildfire that destroyed more than 800 acres in North Fork.
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Twenty-eight homes and buildings and 15 outbuildings were a total loss.
The US Small Business Administration declared a disaster for the area, opening the door for homeowners, renters and businesses to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans.
If you were impacted by the Fork Fire, you can apply for funding here.
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An outreach center has also been set up at Madera Community College in Oakhurst, open weekdays from 9 am to 6 pm.
The deadline to apply for property damage is June 5, and for economic injury is January 4.