Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Tick fire: How evacuees are faring
The Tick fire that started northeast of Santa Clarita on Thursday is up to 4,300 acres and only 5% contained (as of 9:30 AM PT today). We check in with residents at an evacuation center in Santa Clarita, where hundreds of people are staying.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenThe Tick fire that started northeast of Santa Clarita on Thursday is up to 4,300 acres and only 5% contained (as of 9:30 AM PT today). We check in with residents at an evacuation center in Santa Clarita, where hundreds of people are staying.
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5 storiesHow evacuees are coping with the Tick fire
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