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Ojai reflects on the Thomas Fire, a year later

It’s been nearly one year since the Thomas Fire broke out. Ojai was hit particularly hard. The fire nearly encircled the small city and burned more than 100 homes. In its aftermath, there were incredible stories of heroism, loss, and rebuilding.

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By Jonathan Bastian • Dec 1, 2018 • 1 min read

It’s been nearly one year since the Thomas Fire broke out. Ojai was hit particularly hard. The fire nearly encircled the small city and burned more than 100 homes. In its aftermath, there were incredible stories of heroism, loss, and rebuilding. Those stories -- along with dozens of powerful photos -- have been compiled into a new book called “From the Fire: Ojai Reflects on the Thomas Fire.”

redit: Kathryn Barnes/KCRW

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    Jonathan Bastian

    Host, Life Examined

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    Kathryn Barnes

    Producer, Reporter

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    Elizabeth Rose

    editor, “From the Fire: Ojai reflects on the Thomas Fire”

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    Deva Temple

    editor, “From the Fire: Ojai reflects on the Thomas Fire”

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