Paradise Wildfire, 2018

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Where is Paradise?

Foothills of Sierra Nevada, California

Thick canopy of pines & chaparral bush surrounding increased urbanisation

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Cause

Century old power hook that failed and sent sparks into dry tinder brush

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What boosted the fire?

70mph gusts of wind

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How many died?

85

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Population Impact

Decreased from 26000 to 1/3 of this

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Impact on eldery/low income residents

Long term displacement

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Mental Impacts

Severe PTSD and mental health

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Economic Cost

$16 billion

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% of town destruction

90%

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Housing Costs

Increased due to stricter wildfire building costs

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Environmental Impacts

1 million trees removed

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How long did debris take to clear

9 months

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Short term responses

Failed evacuations as warning systems failed

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Housing

Temporary in RVs/extended family

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What happened to power lines

Put underground

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Fire resistant community

A community designed with materials and infrastructure that minimize fire risks, including non-flammable building materials, strategic landscaping, and adequate spacing between structures.

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Measures taken for prevention after

Improved Evacuation routes

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Vegetation Management

Prescribed/controlled burns

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Community involvement

Education campaigns on fire safety and local participation in fire prevention efforts.

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How many homes built anually

600