Large audience attends Esperanza Fire book reading
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Former and current U.S. Forest Service colleagues of five lost firefighters attended the discussion of Maclean’s book on the Esperanza Fire. All were present during the Esperanza Fire. From left are Pat Boss, former PIO, Captain Fred Espinoza, Captain Chris Fogle, Captain Richard Gearhart and Norm Walker, former Fire Management Chief for the San Jacinto Ranger District. Maclean is standing at the lectern. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
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