Jerry's Experience in Fountain Grove

Jerry Burs shares his experience of living in Fountain Grove, California, and the night a devastating fire swept through his neighborhood. He recounts the panic of escaping the fire and the emotional return to find his home miraculously standing amidst widespread destruction. Despite the devastation, Jerry remains hopeful about the community's ability to rebuild and recover.

How long has Jerry Burs been living in his house?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What is one of the minor issues Jerry mentions about living in Fountain Grove?

• Traffic

• Turkeys

• Noise

• Pollution

What profession does Jerry's neighbor across the street have?

• County worker

• Teacher

• Violinist

• Storage tank maker

What did Jerry do to try and sleep despite the noise from the windchimes?

• Closed the windows

• Used earplugs

• Played music

• Moved to another room

What did Jerry initially think the flashing lights were?

• Lightning

• Car headlights

• Police lights

• Fireworks

At what time did Jerry and his wife leave their house due to the fire?

• 1:00 AM

• 2:00 AM

• 4:00 AM

• 3:00 AM

What did Jerry compare the devastation of his neighborhood to?

• A war zone

• A desert

• Hiroshima

• A ghost town

What was Jerry's reaction upon seeing his house still standing?

• He was indifferent

• He laughed

• He cried

• He was angry

What does Jerry describe the current state of the neighborhood as?

• A thriving community

• A desert

• A forest

• A bustling city

What is Jerry's outlook on the future of his neighborhood?

• It will come back

• It will be abandoned

• It will become a park

• It will never recover