Nothing Left': As California Fires Burn, Some Residents Begin to Mourn Lost Homes
Briefly

Mazen Sheikhly faced the heartbreaking devastation of returning to his home after the Airport fire, finding it completely destroyed, symbolizing a profound personal loss.
Over the week, the Airport fire, alongside the Bridge and Line fires, wreaked havoc in Southern California, burning more than 110,000 acres and displacing thousands.
The emotional toll of losing a home is immense, with Sheikhly describing the loss of his belongings as akin to a death in the family; they can't be replaced.
Despite some progress made by firefighters due to improved weather conditions, many residents still grapple with uncertainty about their homes and the future.
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