I lost my home to the Altadena wildfires. These are the logistics I never even considered until my entire neighborhood disappeared.

I didn't just lose my home, but my neighborhood is gone. It's such a massive loss that it's difficult to wrap your head around.

The Eaton Fire was completely unexpected. In 2020, a wildfire threatened our neighborhood, and I packed suitcases with clothes, documents, and family and wedding photos. I felt fully prepared.

When he reached our home, he asked if I had looked up at the mountain near us. I hadn't. He said, 'It doesn't look good. We're leaving, and I think you should, too.'

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