The devastation in Altadena and Pacific Palisades resembles the ruins of Pompeii, with entire neighborhoods leveled and communities grappling with toxic air and ash from homes.
As the fires swept through affluent areas, the destruction echoed the surreal incongruity of war, leaving a pulverized landscape where once stood homes and memories.
The firestorm consumed neighborhoods as large as Central Park, leading to a troubling reflection on cultural loss and the challenges of moving on after such devastation.
While the flames were predictable, the scope of the destruction leaves the impacted communities in disarray, questioning their capacity to recover and remember their shared past.
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