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Sonoma County's Max Thieriot Brings Real Life Wildfire Experience To 'Fire Country'

In the aftermath of the deadly and devastating Tubbs Fire, Thieriot's family winery held a fundraiser for the victims.

(CBS Bay Area)

October 6, 2022

Max Thieriot doesn't have to stretch too far in his role on CBS' 'Fire Country' -- he grew up Northern California wildfire country.

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In the aftermath of the deadly and devastating Tubbs Fire, Thieriot's family winery held a fundraiser for the victims.

"It felt timely," Thieriot, who is also the executive producer, told KPIX. "What we've been going through in this state -- it's no longer fire season. It's kind of become year-round."

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