"I've never seen anything like this; it's like battling a hurricane, but instead of water, it is flames," said Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Jerry Puga, describing the devastation of the Eaton fire as it ravaged his Altadena home.
"I was probably the only person on my street that did not evacuate," said George Baxter, a retired LAFD firefighter, recounting his determined but futile attempt to save his home during the Eaton fire.
The Eaton fire has destroyed the homes of at least four active LAFD members and displaced at least 15 LAFD families, highlighting the profound personal impact on those who dedicate their lives to firefighting.
As firefighters confront the fallout from the Eaton fire, they find themselves not only battling flames but also dealing with the emotional and physical devastation that reflects their own losses.
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