Virgin River is under threat. In season 5 of the Netflix drama, the picture-perfect small town faces a disaster that has become increasingly common for many Americans: wildfire.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Virgin River Season 5.]
A wildfire threatens ‘Virgin River’ in season 5 ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Though Virgin River is filmed in British Columbia, the show is set in northern California. It’s a picturesque part of the state, but one that’s also prone to devastating fires. In 2018, 85 people died when a fire tore through the small town of Paradise in Butte County. In 2020, the August Complex fire burned more than 1 million acres. Given the setting, it makes sense that Virgin River eventually incorporated a wildfire storyline into the show.
In season 5, a fire breaks out not far from Virgin River. At first, it seems like it won’t be a huge deal. But eventually, the situation turns dire. As firefighters from CalFire battle the blaze,...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Virgin River Season 5.]
A wildfire threatens ‘Virgin River’ in season 5 ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Though Virgin River is filmed in British Columbia, the show is set in northern California. It’s a picturesque part of the state, but one that’s also prone to devastating fires. In 2018, 85 people died when a fire tore through the small town of Paradise in Butte County. In 2020, the August Complex fire burned more than 1 million acres. Given the setting, it makes sense that Virgin River eventually incorporated a wildfire storyline into the show.
In season 5, a fire breaks out not far from Virgin River. At first, it seems like it won’t be a huge deal. But eventually, the situation turns dire. As firefighters from CalFire battle the blaze,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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