The Tubbs Fire destroyed most of Journey's End Mobile Home Park and now a new affordable housing project is giving former residents hope they may be able to return home nearly 5 years after their lives were changed forever.
More than $51 million, including hefty salaries for those in charge of the Fire Victim Trust, have been racked up as those impacted by deadly California wildfires still wait to be paid.
"The park was on fire when I left, burning. I drove by burning palm trees. It was probably the worst night of my life," said Adrain.Two residents lost their lives. 3,000 homes burned across Santa Rosa."You can actually see where folks will live one day," said Efran Carrillo.Carrillo works for Burbank Housing, the nonprofit agency leading the project to build 260 market-rate apartments and 160 affordable units for seniors, many of who once called these 13 acres home.
"The intent, for those who were burned out from homes to have the opportunity to move back, we've heard from a dozen waiting for the moment to come back... that's what makes this so special," Carrillo said. The city says the former Journey's End project is the largest post-wildfire redevelopment in five years.
"Having this new construction Is a sign of recovery and affordable housing for the senior community," said Megan Basinger from Santa Rosa's Housing and Community Services.
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