As the Soberanes Fire approaches, the remaining residents at Tassajara — with the help of some very good equipment and a highly-trained crew — are ready for anything. We are posting daily updates on Facebook and our Sangha News blog.
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Jacqueline Goveas – and a lot of hosepiping – beside the Gatehouse.
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Bill Lloyd and Kogen Dito-Keith take a quick break.
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Aaron Erb and Diego Miglioli test a new pump.
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Former fire chief Joe Rawitzer and Aaron Erb on the bridge.
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Greg Benza proudly displays a stash of essential firefighting equipment.
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The Forest Service and California Conservation Corps have come to help.
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Essential firefighting fuel – Gatorade!
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The dinner menu for the hungry firefighters.