The legend of California's terrifying Char-Man: How a wildfire gave birth to one of America's haunting legends
- Deep in the rugged hills outside Ojai, California, a lonely bridge and winding mountain road have become the setting for one of the state's most enduring ghost stories.
- For decades, locals have spoken of Char-Man, a horribly burned figure said to emerge from the surrounding forests after dark, terrifying anyone who dares to enter his territory.
- According to the legend, the mysterious figure was born from the aftermath of a devastating wildfire that swept through the region in 1948.
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- Deep in the rugged hills outside Ojai, California, a lonely bridge and winding mountain road have become the setting for one of the state's most enduring ghost stories.
- For decades, locals have spoken of Char-Man, a horribly burned figure said to emerge from the surrounding forests after dark, terrifying anyone who dares to enter his territory.
- According to the legend, the mysterious figure was born from the aftermath of a devastating wildfire that swept through the region in 1948.
Sources: Times of India