Altadena family loses 2 homes in Eaton Fire

After the Eaton Fire, these Altadena residents return — with despair and hope — to homes in ruins
A mom and daughter, a cat-loving stage prop designer and a “Forest”-dwelling contractor are among the few who’ve gotten back to see what’s left of their homes. Each fled in a chaotic scramble last week as the winds and embers picked up.
'Is this real?': Three generations of Altadena family lose homes in Eaton fire
The Davila family found their dream home in Altadena. They hope to rebuild after the fire destroyed three generations of family homes.
Altadena family recounts their harrowing escape from Eaton Fire
The Taylor family reflects on their evacuation from the Eaton Fire and discusses the loss of their home in Altadena.
Sheriff's deputy loses Altadena home while helping with Eaton Fire
An LA County sheriff’s deputy left to help with the wildfire relief efforts and came back to find that his Altadena home was burned down by the Eaton Fire. As seen on the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2025.
Family loses 5 generations of memories in Eaton Fire
Janice Jackson was born in Pittsburgh, but moved to California as a teenager in 1964. Her mother was the second Black woman to live in the Altadena community, according to her family.
How one Altadena family is keeping hope alive after losing their home
The Taylor family reflects on their evacuation from the Eaton Fire and discusses the loss of their home in Altadena.
Eaton fire destroys three generations of Altadena homes
The Davila, Stone and Montanez family has Altadena roots going back 100 years. They lost three homes in the Eaton fire.
Altadena family loses two homes in Eaton Fire
Altadena resident Stephen Do and his family lost two homes in the Eaton Fire during the Southern California wildfires.
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Some evacuations lifted as crews make progress on Los Angeles County wildfires
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14-year-old creates viral "Altadena Girls" recovery fund for teens impacted by Eaton Fire
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