An Altadena Family Escaped the L.A. Wildfires, but They Lost Almost Everything
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.
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How one Altadena family is keeping hope alive after losing their home
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L.A. County wildfires leave diverse and historic Altadena in ashes and rubble
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Celebrities who lost their homes in the L.A. fires
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Video captures family's harrowing escape as Palisades Fire engulfs home
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FEMA teams working with families who lost homes in deadly Los Angeles wildfires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with families who lost their homes in the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, the agency's administrator said. FEMA Administrator Deanne ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard stepping away from team to be with family evacuated from L.A. wildfires, per report
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Redick says family evacuated due to L.A. wildfires
Lakers coach JJ Redick called attention to the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, saying his family was among those forced to evacuate.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Pacific Palisades Evacuees Describe Escape From Wildfire
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‘How long can I stay?’ Families tell of last-minute escape from California wildfire
By the time Jon Oei’'s family drove toward the ocean, it was dark and the power was out: ‘There were no lights, and everything was on fire’. Live coverage: Pacific Palisades fire doubles in ...The Guardian - Jan. 8
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