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Preview: Season 28 Episode 18 | 30s
Follow the Camp Fire from its inception to its aftermath almost two years later.
Chronicle the notorious Camp Fire, from the day it struck to its aftermath two years later in the town of Paradise. Examine the after-effects of the fire, as residents and community leaders recount their initial reactions to the fire, the shock of displacement and loss, and their resilience in rebuilding this close-knit community.
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ViewFinder is a local public television program presented by KVIE
The ViewFinder series is sponsored by SAFE Credit Union.

When the Smoke Clears Preview
Preview: Season 28 Episode 18 | 30s
Chronicle the notorious Camp Fire, from the day it struck to its aftermath two years later in the town of Paradise. Examine the after-effects of the fire, as residents and community leaders recount their initial reactions to the fire, the shock of displacement and loss, and their resilience in rebuilding this close-knit community.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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ViewFinder is a local public television program presented by KVIE
The ViewFinder series is sponsored by SAFE Credit Union.