US EditionWildfires in Palisades and Altadena upended life for many residents. A year later, the community’s strength keeps them going
At least 31 people died and over 16,000 structures were destroyed in two of California’s most destructive fires, as communities face ongoing recovery and compensation challenges.
- A year ago, the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire wiped out entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles County, killing at least 31 people and destroying over 16,000 structures, while survivors show persistent resilience, Rogers said.
- Los Angeles County Fire Department said it was overwhelmed by the fires, while officials accused Southern California Edison of igniting the Eaton Fire and Jonathan Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty to related charges.
- As of January 5, over 1,800 claims were submitted and 82 offers totaling over $34.4 million were made, while survivors face canceled insurance, identity theft and stalled rebuilding.
- Residents pressured local officials when Pacific Palisades residents demanded waived permit fees, while Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Supervisor, worked to waive fees and co-author relief plans.
- Community leaders including Maryam Zar, founder and president, Palisades Recovery Coalition, say they will keep showing up for one another despite uncertainty, while Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane lighting on December 6 showed the deodar cedar trees still stand amid empty lots.
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California wildfire victims tell David Muir about struggle to rebuild a year after blaze
World News Tonight anchor David Muir speaks with Alessandro Vigilante who lost his Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 wildfires. ABC News (CALIFORNIA) — A year ago, the deadly wildfires in Southern California left behind a trail of destruction and forced desperate families to flee for their lives. Charred vehicles filled the streets in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood, where the flames reduced houses to ash-covered shells. The embers …
PBS Recounts SLOW Rebuild from L.A. Wildfires, But No Mention of Bass, Newsom, 'Democrats'
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‘Malibu Forward’: A year later, Malibu residents gather to mourn losses and look to a brighter future in fire’s wake
On the first anniversary of the Palisades fire, Malibu residents gathered to remember their losses and to find strength in community, listen to poetry, share hugs and memories of their homes. Entering City Hall, Malibu residents streamed down a hallway lined with photographs of first responders during the Palisades fire, moments captured of sheriff’s deputies and firefighters battling the flames, charred uniforms and badges found in ash, as part…
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A year later, Malibu residents gather to mourn losses, look to a brighter future in fire’s wake
On the first anniversary of the Palisades fire, Malibu residents gathered Wednesday to remember their losses, find strength in community, listen to poetry and to share hugs and memories of their homes. Entering City Hall, Malibu residents streamed down a hallway lined with photographs of first responders during the Palisades fire, moments captured of sheriff’s deputies and firefighters battling the flames, charred uniforms and badges found in as…
Abandoned and angry Palisades residents mark fire anniversary with reckoning
Thousands gathered at the burned-out town center one year after the Palisades Fire, demanding answers over evacuation failures, missing emergency response and a disaster residents say changed their community forever.
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