Los Angeles Wildfires: Flames Devour Homes, Vehicles, and Lives Amidst a Shroud of Possessions | US News
Only a stairwell remained at one residence in Altadena, and even that was engulfed in flames.
The fire devoured homes and vehicles, creating scenes that felt apocalyptic amidst the thick, suffocating smoke.
Firefighters battled a blaze at one property while a neighbor rushed in and out to salvage a few cherished belongings.
Residents carried their lives bundled in blankets as they streamed down the street, ultimately submitting to the evacuation order.
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A firefighting helicopter dropped substantial amounts of water onto the burning structures, but it seemed to have minimal effect.
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Flaming wooden utility poles burned as well, and power lines dangled precariously above the firefighting teams.
The journey into the evacuation area was astonishing, with flames skipping entire streets and homes.
In some instances, residents whose properties remained untouched made desperate attempts—yet futile—to save their neighbors’ homes.
The fire’s swift and erratic movements, driven by desert winds and drought, instill genuine fear among the community.
Resources are strained, with their hoses delivering only a trickle of water as the inferno remains far from controlled.
