Growing up in Southern California, I witnessed over 8,000 wildfires by 2004, and this constant threat influenced my decision to leave for Indiana.
In 2009, after graduating UCLA amidst 9,000 wildfires, I directly experienced evacuation during the deadly Station Fire--a pivotal moment that underscored my fears.
During the wildfires in 2018, the urgency to evacuate from Aliso Viejo made clear the reality of living in California amid climate change threats.
My family and I have taken measures to cope with the smoke and air quality issues exacerbated by frequent wildfires by installing HEPA filters.
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