The Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, burned over 14,000 acres and resulted in 17 fatalities, leaving thousands of structures in ruins. Many residents had to flee with little more than the clothes on their backs, facing a profound loss of their homes and livelihoods. In response, local communities, including Pasadena, quickly mobilized to provide aid and support for recovery efforts. Day laborers, organized through the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), played a crucial role in the cleanup, demonstrating solidarity and commitment to helping affected families rebuild after the disaster.
"For many residents of Altadena, fleeing the flames meant abandoning their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs, unaware it would be their final glimpse of what they had built there."
"The Eaton Fire, which burned through over 14,000 acres of land, claimed at least 17 lives and impacted more than 9,400 structures."
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