A sign greets motorists entering Paradise on Clark Road.
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This week marks one year since the Camp Fire broke out near Paradise. The blaze started on Nov. 8, 2018, destroying several mountain communities and killing 85 people. There are stories of despair, heroism, loss and recovery. Many former residents are still living out these stories.
All week we'll look at how the fire has changed the region and the people who live there, how residents and those affected are coping, and what's next for the area.
Then on Friday, CapRadio will air an hour-long special from North State Public Radio in Chico looking at where the community is now one year later. Hear stories from those coping with the trauma of the disaster, people who are falling through the cracks, and others who are trying to bring hope through their actions. Listen live Nov. 8 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
November 8, 2019
One year after the most devastating wildfire in California history mostly destroyed the town, local officials are asking people to pause for 85 seconds beginning at 11:08 a.m. — one second for every person who was killed.
November 8, 2019
When a multigenerational family of 11 lost all four of their houses in the Camp Fire, the individual households pooled their savings to buy one big house on the outskirts of Paradise, and moved into it in February.
November 7, 2019
A KQED data analysis found that 71% of people who purchased land in the town of Paradise had a Butte County mailing address and most live in Paradise or nearby Chico.
November 7, 2019
The first news of the Camp Fire didn’t portend what it would become. We look back at how the fire unfolded, how people are coping, how emergency procedures are changing in the wake of the Camp Fire and where people see hope for the future.
November 7, 2019
After last year’s Camp Fire, artist Shane Grammer breathed new life into the battered buildings of Paradise with his murals. Although the buildings, and artwork, have been removed for clean-up efforts, the mark he’s made remains.
November 6, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
California’s wildfire seasons take a physical and emotional toll on first responders, and mental health experts say their family members and loved ones can experience similar signs and symptoms.
November 6, 2019
One year ago Friday, the Camp Fire ravaged parts of Butte County. This summer, Mark Arax joined us to discuss an article he wrote delving deep into the causes of the fire.
November 5, 2019 | Andrew Nixon | Gabriela Fernandez
The Camp Fire was California's most deadly and destructive wildfire in history. Much of the attention since the fire has focused on the town of Paradise. As for smaller communities such as Concow, many residents feel their voices have been lost.
November 5, 2019
This Friday is the one year anniversary of the Camp Fire that devastated Paradise and surrounding towns. And one year after, a $1 million dollar grant is funding mental health and wellness services, and an app, to help first responders.
November 4, 2019 | Kacey Sycamore
After a disaster like last year’s Camp Fire, many people struggle with distress, depression and anxiety. These feelings are normal and help is available.
