Influx of Camp Fire survivors strains Chico

Damage from the Camp Fire.

Damage from the Camp Fire. Credit: Kevin Krejci (CC BY 2.0).

A year ago today, the Camp Fire broke out in Paradise, CA. More than 80 people died, and some 20,000 structures were destroyed. Many survivors fled to Chico, and they’re still there. The influx of people is straining that city to the brink of disaster. We hear from the mayor of Chico.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Rebecca Mooney