SOLVED. YA book about forest fires and performing arts school /s

[Ariele]

This is another one that's bugging me. The book was about a group of friends of different backgrounds who went to a performing arts school and how they were affected by forest fires (think it was Oakland?). Help appreciated!

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Fall Secrets?

In the aftermath of the 1991 firestorm in Oakland, California, sixth grader Jessie enters a performing arts middle school where she pursues her dream of becoming an actress and struggles with feelings of low self-esteem.

[Ariele]

YES! Thank you! How on Earth did you find this?

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Novelist (database)...I've already forgotten which particular search terms worked, and I can't seem to duplicate it. Oh well! Whatever I tried, it brought up 3 results and one of them was that book.