Wildfire! From The Ground Up
Episode Four
EVACUATION: Making The Call
This episode of Wildfire! From The Ground Up examines one of the most difficult and consequential moments in any wildfire—the decision to evacuate. Focusing on the leaders, officials, and responders tasked with making that call, the film explores how evacuation decisions are shaped by limited information, rapidly changing conditions, and the responsibility to protect entire communities. Through real-world insight and lived experience, the episode reveals the human weight behind these choices, the urgency of acting before certainty, and the delicate balance between moving too early and waiting too long. Ultimately, it is a story about leadership under pressure, where decisive action can mean the difference between chaos and safety, loss and survival.
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