Tubbs Fire Remembrance Ceremony Planned In Calistoga

NAPA VALLEY, CA – Marking the first year anniversary of the devastating Tubbs Fire, a wildfire prevention forum and remembrance ceremony, open to the community, is planned for Oct. 9 in Calistoga, hosted by Senator Bill Dodd.

“It’s been a year of unparalleled hardship and challenge that revealed just how vulnerable we are to wildfire,” Dodd said. “But we have learned much from this terrible tragedy and are now taking important steps toward preventing future disasters. It is in this spirit of optimism that we rebuild, recover and thrive.”

The senator will discuss his comprehensive wildfire legislation, Senate Bill 901, which was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown earlier this month, and will lead a panel discussion about recovery and preparedness featuring local officials.

Napa County law enforcement, Fire & EMS Chaplain Lee Shaw will preside over a remembrance ceremony honoring the work of first responders and community members.

The Tubbs fire, which began on Tubbs Lane in Calistoga on Oct. 8, 2017 destroyed 36,000 acres in Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties, more than 5,600 homes and killed 22 people before its containment at the end of the month.

Dodd will be joined at the event, to be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington St. in Calistoga, by Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon, Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning, Napa County Fire Chief Barry Biermann and Chaplain Shaw.

RSVPs are not required, but can be made to Angelica Mancuso at 707-224-1990 or angelica.mancuso@sen.ca.gov, staffers said.

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