Erik Gibbs, in Nevada County, California, said he knew the risk from the fast-moving River Fire, but still chose to stay. “I’ve been here for 14 years … It’s a beautiful little community here, family-oriented … it’s a great place,” said Gibbs, who lives in Chicago Park, north of Colfax.”I had 30-foot flames right up to my deck, drying my eyes out, it was hot. Luckily, I went with defensible space. As soon as I bought the (house) I started cutting trees,” he said. Gibbs said was able to save his house and help his neighbors save their houses as well.Watch the video above for the full story about the courageous neighbor.
COLFAX, Calif. —
Erik Gibbs, in Nevada County, California, said he knew the risk from the fast-moving River Fire, but still chose to stay.
“I’ve been here for 14 years … It’s a beautiful little community here, family-oriented … it’s a great place,” said Gibbs, who lives in Chicago Park, north of Colfax.
“I had 30-foot flames right up to my deck, drying my eyes out, it was hot. Luckily, I went with defensible space. As soon as I bought the (house) I started cutting trees,” he said.
Gibbs said was able to save his house and help his neighbors save their houses as well.
Watch the video above for the full story about the courageous neighbor.