"I'm sad. I don't feel good in my heart. We lost everything. We have zero, said Raquel Sanchez, 69, a housecleaner who lived in the building for more than 30 years and is now staying with a son in Napa."
"You don't know what you have until you lose it, said Jesus Antonio Cardenas, owner of Bay Plumbing, who lived in the same building for around 15 years with his wife and two daughters."
A fire on March 31 displaced approximately 25 residents in West Berkeley, primarily Latino families. Many residents are struggling with anxiety, loss, and the need to manage daily responsibilities. Raquel Sanchez, a long-time resident, expressed deep sadness over losing everything. Jesus Antonio Cardenas reflected on the realization of loss, emphasizing the importance of safety. Residents are navigating the complexities of displacement while dealing with the aftermath of the fire, including returning to sift through their belongings and managing new living situations.
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