The Museum of Ventura County, CAPS Media, Ojai Valley Museum, and Ventura County Library are collaborating to create an historical archive of the most devastating natural tragedy in county history. You are invited to share your stories and recollections from the night the fire began and the following weeks. The recorded interviews will be archived and eventually be accessible to the public. Some interviews may be used in the CAPS Media documentary about the Thomas Fire.
“The overwhelming community wide response to the Thomas Fire devastaion provides CAPS Media with and extraordinary opportunity to document the once-in-a-lifetime stories of tragedy, courage, and recovery.” Patrick Davidson, CAPS Media Director
Record your experience at one of the following:
- Saturday March 31 CAPS Media 11am-4pm
- Monday April 2 E. P. Foster Library 5-7pm
- Saturday April 14 Avenue Library 10m-2pm
- Sunday April 22 Agriculture Museum 11am-3pm
- Sunday May 20 Museum of Ventura County 11am-3pm
If you are unable to attend one of the recording sessions you may submit a video. Follow the steps outlined at capsmedia.org to upload video content. To share a personal story, thank you or tribute, or share digital images email thomasfire@venturamuseum.org (link sends e-mail). Please provide your name and email address.