5 years after Camp Fire, Paradise rebuilds with tougher standards

Vanthy Bizzle hands small religious figurines to her husband Brett Bizzle from the remains of their home, after returning for the first time since the Camp Fire forced them to evacuate in Paradise, California, U.S. November 22, 2018.

Vanthy Bizzle hands small religious figurines to her husband Brett Bizzle from the remains of their home, after returning for the first time since the Camp Fire forced them to evacuate in Paradise, California, U.S. November 22, 2018. Photo by REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage.

Five years after the Camp Fire destroyed Paradise, CA, about a third of the town has been repopulated, consisting of fire survivors and new residents.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed