Foul odor emanating from Lilly Creek

Yesterday evening, residents along Lilly Creek (Lower Pine Crest) detected a foul smell in the creek and white substance in the water.

Idyllwild Fire Department deployed several trucks between 8:30 p.m and 9 p.m.

The material seemed to be coming from the H.K. Smith property, according to Interim Fire chief Mike Mulhall. Based on the information, Firefighter mark LaMont had, he determined the material or substance was non-toxic.

More information about the incident will be available later today.