Lisa Bartley
Los Angeles
Investigative Producer
lisabartley@protonmail.com
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‘I’m not really sure who to blame’: Altadena wildfire victims reflect on lives, homes lost
Nearly three months after the devastating Eaton Fire claimed the lives of seventeen Altadenans and destroyed over 9,000 homes and structures, the community continues to grapple with loss and unanswered questions. Eight survivors, who had never met before, gathered to share their stories and the challenges they face in rebuilding their lives. Dalyce Kelley recounted the tragic loss of her 95-year-old grandmother, Dalyce Curry, known as “Mama Dee,” who died trying to escape the fire on January 8th.
No home can be wildfire-proof, but these steps can help Original
No home is fireproof, but Steven and Nancy Girmant’s home in the hills of Topanga Canyon is close. “We just want everyone to know that you, as a homeowner, can do this,” Steven told KTLA News. “We didn’t do this overnight; this is over the course of 10 years.” The Girmants are part of what’s known as a “Firewise” community, meaning they and enough of their Topanga neighbors have taken steps to harden their homes and landscaping to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Path of Destruction: What started the Palisades Fire? Original
For the first time, KTLA cameras are able to show you what may be the closest look yet at the origins of the deadly Palisades Fire. KTLA hiked into the hills above the Highlands neighborhood of Pacific Palisades and found a blackened slope dotted with orange ribbons used by the ATF to process fire investigation scenes. It’s just off a popular hiking trail that offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
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