Malibu Man Refuses California Wildfire Evacuation

from National Public Radio

Malibu resident Mark Pozorski refuses an order to evacuate his home. He had already lost one home to the wildfires of the 1990s. He rebuilt the house and says he can defend it — with professional firefighting gear, including a high-powered pump and a hose that can empty his pool in less than an hour. He stood ready to use it during the wildfires of the past few days. But if that's not enough, his truck remains packed in case he has to evacuate.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, October 25, 2007