After a wildfire destroyed homes in Altadena, Angel Baltazar mourns the loss of her aunt Cecelia's ashes. Volunteer archaeologists arrive to assist in the search for human remains, employing excavation techniques typically used at historical sites. Led by Risa DeGeorgey, the team works meticulously to sift through the ash in the hope of finding Baltazar's aunt’s remains. This initiative stems from personal experiences of the archaeologists after a devastating wildfire in 2017, underscoring the importance of fulfilling final wishes for families devastated by such natural disasters.
"So this was the end of the wall," Angel Baltazar says. "The box was set right here." A small clump of ashes buried in a sea of ash.
Team leader Risa DeGeorgey explains what happens next. "We're going to move carefully," she tells Baltazar. "We're going to peel back the layers."
When wildfires swept across their hometown in 2017, destroying thousands of houses, a colleague needed something different... He was concerned that he could not follow through with their final wish.
The DeGeorgeys called a friend who had experience and mobilized a team to help recover the cremated remains from the ruins, emphasizing a compassionate approach.
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