For Many Survivors, Kincade Fire Brings Back Trauma

As the Kincade fire continues to burn in Sonoma County, many are reliving the nightmare of wildfires they’ve survived in the past. Reporter Adia White has the story.

This story was produced in collaboration with North State Public Radio’s Sarah Bohannon. For mental health services, vist our fire resource page.

(Image: Cal Fire incident base at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Credit: Adia White.)

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October 23, 2019
Survivors of Camp Fire and Tubbs Fire Look Back and Ahead
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October 14, 2019
Fire Survivors React to Power Shut-off
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October 08, 2019
Fire Survivors Demand Insurance Companies Continue to Cover Rent
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NorCal News

November 14, 2019
California Burning Podcast: The Science of Fire Behavior
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November 14, 2019
New Documentary Celebrates First LGBTQ+ Native Powwow
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November 13, 2019
Impacts Expected on Russian River After Kincade Fire
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November 11, 2019
Healdsburg Residents Undeterred by Kincade Fire
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November 07, 2019
A Year After the Camp Fire, Survivors Share Stories of Loss and Healing
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November 06, 2019
Building Resilience After Tragedy
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Nov 06, 2019
KBBF Radio Santa Rosa Updates Community During Kincade Fire
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Nov 06, 2019
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Nov 05, 2019
'Halloween Do-Over' Brings Joy to Healdsburg After Fire
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Nov 04, 2019
Documentary "Men Caring" Honors Those Who Support Adults With Disabilities
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Nov 04, 2019
School Closure Announcements for the Week of Monday, November 4
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Nov 04, 2019
Local Assistance Center Will Open Today Through Wednesday in Healdsburg
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Nov 01, 2019
The Current PG&E Power Shutoff – Emergency Information
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Oct 31, 2019
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Oct 31, 2019
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Oct 29, 2019
Code Blue Advisory Especially Concerning for Those Living Outside
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