The 2020 Almeda Fire destroyed 144 homes at the Mountain View Estates. Five years later, the manufactured home park for people over 55 has rebuilt 90 “firewise” homes and last year was recognized nationally as the area’s first firewise community.

Nearly five years after the Almeda Fire, the communities of Phoenix and Talent are steadily rebuilding. From new housing and city infrastructure to maintaining school enrollment, signs of resilience are everywhere. Local leaders say the recovery is ongoing — but progress is undeniable.