My husband and I both grew up in the Palisades and bought our home there in 2018. My mom's still there, too. We love our neighborhood, and there's a strong sense of community. It was like a storybook - too good to be true.
Within 10 minutes, it grew beyond what I ever thought was possible. I went out to the street and could see that the nearby hillside was engulfed in flames. It was terrifying.
It was a frantic scene with all of our neighbors on the street throwing things in their cars and driving off. I grabbed our dog Gus and just as I was leaving, my neighbor across the street called and asked me to pick up her dog.
The impacts of these fires have been devastating for many families, leaving over 1,000 structures burned, at least two people dead, and thousands displaced.
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