The article explores the experiences of residents in wildfire-prone areas, focusing on a conversation between the author and Arlynn Page, who lives in Altadena. It delves into the psychological and practical considerations that lead people to settle in these zones despite the constant threat from wildfires. The discussion includes personal stories related to evacuation strategies, fire insurance challenges, and the desire for a closer connection to nature. It highlights the inherent risks associated with living in the wildland-urban interface, where millions of homes exist, underpinning the articles' central theme of risk versus reward.
We sometimes end up comparing notes about why we chose to make our homes in the hills where fire looms. How we've weighed the risks against the allure of nature and the more affordable housing stock.
I'm lucky. I haven't had to come home to a heap of rubble and agonize over whether to rebuild or to take a loss on my single largest financial investment.
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