The American Tradesperson Series: After the Fires
From Appetite for Construction by John Mesenbrink, Tim Ward
April 7, 2026 · 11 min · Season 9 · Episode 401
About this episode
The episode explores the aftermath of devastating fires in California and the efforts of tradespeople in the recovery process.
Send us Fan Mail Tim & John talk about their recent experience visiting the Palisades and Altadena, California one year after the fires tore through neighborhoods. The premiere episode, “After the Fires,” takes viewers to Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California, where devastating fires in January 2025 left lasting impacts on homes, businesses and communities. The episode follows tradespeople on the front lines of recovery—rebuilding infrastructure, restoring essential services and help...
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Hosts: Tim Ward, John Mesenbrink
Topics covered
- tradespeople
- recovery
- infrastructure
- community impact
- fires
- rebuilding
Keywords
- tradesperson
- fires
- recovery
- infrastructure
- California
- community
- rebuilding
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Places: Palisades, Altadena
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