In disasters where many people lose their homes, the impact is not limited to a single city or town. It spreads out and ripples out into the surrounding area as survivors are forced to look for a new home. This is the story of what happened after the famous fire in Paradise, California, and where many of the survivors ended up. It’s a cautionary tale about a city that was in the crosshairs of both the climate crisis and the housing crisis, and what happened when thousands of homeless people showed up on its doorstep.

If you would like to hear a song John Michael wrote about his experiences at Camp Fire, you can find it here Here.

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