The Eaton fire in Altadena led to significant delays in evacuation orders, leaving residents like Araceli Cabrera feeling abandoned. As the fire progressed, many in Cabrera's neighborhood received late alerts, while some were not notified until their area was already endangered. This lack of timely communication raised serious concerns, prompting calls for an independent investigation into the response of various agencies involved. Cabrera's experience reflects a broader sentiment among residents that emergency services failed to provide adequate warning, ultimately resulting in tragic consequences for many families in the affected areas.
"I feel like different agencies failed us. Nowhere did they say the fire was moving faster, they didn't tell anyone to evacuate... It was like we were abandoned."
"I’m looking at the app and we’re good... All of a sudden it was completely black and I saw the embers - part of me couldn’t believe it."
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