It’s been a year since the deadliest fire in California history destroyed 90% of the town of Paradise, killing 85 people. Much of the burned debris has been removed and empty lots remain. Most of the fire survivors are scattered, living in other towns and cities. But there are a few who have moved back to Paradise, and dream of a day when the town is vibrant again.
2019: Paradise, California, Rebuilds After Camp Fire
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People gather for ceremonies for the one-year anniversary of the Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif., Nov. 8, 2019. There was 85 seconds of silence for the 85 people who died in last year's fire.
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Tabatha Miller visits a memorial for Camp Fire victims in Paradise, Calif., Feb. 8, 2019. Miller is helping rescue and re-settle animals displaced during the November 2018 blaze.
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Laura Smith, center, holds her head in her hands during the 85 seconds of silence to honor the 85 people who died in last year's Camp Fire during ceremonies in Paradise, Calif., Nov. 8, 2019.
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Bill Husa displays before-and-after photos of his home, Oct. 24, 2019, lost in last year's Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. Husa's home is one of nearly 9,000 Paradise homes destroyed in the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history.
