The Current Two moms, two wild fires, one shared grief
Jul 11, 2025
Brooke Kindel, who lost her home in Denare Beach shortly before giving birth, shares her harrowing journey through loss and grief. Joining her is Meghan Fandrich, a Lytton survivor who faced similar devastation. They discuss the emotional toll of wildfires, the importance of community support, and their paths to rebuilding. Their conversations highlight the painstaking process of accepting loss, parenting amidst chaos, and finding resilience in the ashes of tragedy.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Tesla Reveals Home Lost
- Brooke Kindel watched her Tesla's temperature rise to 80 degrees before it shut off, signaling her home had burned down.
- The slow loss brought a strange sense of relief, ending days of anxiety about her home and safety.
Megan's Harrowing Lytton Evacuation
- Megan Fandrich fled the Lytton fire with only essentials and found her house saved but her business destroyed.
- She was evacuated for a month, facing the challenge of rebuilding and continuing life in a largely destroyed town.
Child's Lingering Fire Trauma
- Megan Fandrich's daughter, now nine, still suffers separation anxiety and misses school due to fire trauma.
- Despite therapy and open conversations, the psychological impact on children after disaster remains significant.