When It All Burns

In When It All Burns, wildland firefighter and anthropologist Jordan Thomas shares a gripping firsthand account of a grueling six-month fire season as part of the elite Los Padres Hotshots. He explores the phenomenon of megafires, detailing their unprecedented behavior and the challenges his crew faced in battling these destructive forces. Blending ecological insight with the history of Indigenous peoples' oppression and the evolution of firefighting practices, Thomas offers an immersive narrative that highlights the complexities of our relationship with wildfire amidst the climate crisis, marked by a sense of community, humor, and humility.