Hundreds of people in Sonoma County remained unaccounted for Wednesday as devastating wildfires continued to burn throughout the region. In Santa Rosa, as forecasts predicted high winds late Wednesday, uncontrolled flames threatened homes and businesses and forced evacuations of thousands. The fires have already destroyed entire city neighborhoods, including Coffey Park and Fountaingrove. We’ll discuss the fire’s catastrophic impact on Santa Rosa and its residents.
Guests:
Chris Coursey, mayor, Santa Rosa
Ted Goldberg, morning editor, KQED News
Gabe Meline, online editor, KQED Arts; Santa Rosa resident
Farida Jhabvala Romero, reporter, KQED News
Tara Scott, program director, Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency
More Information:
- KQED’s Ongoing Fire Coverage
- MAP: North Bay Fire Evacuation Zones
- Here’s What You Should Have in Your Emergency Bag
- How You Can Help
- Doctors Warn Against the Toxins and Triggers Hidden in Wildfire Smoke
- PHOTO DIARY: Life in the Path of a Wildfire (By Gabe Meline)
- WATCH: Mail Carrier Delivers To Burned-Out Homes in North Bay (NPR.org)