Fire wreaks havoc in Los AngelesThis fire caused loss of billions of dollarsBut people were seen helping each other during this time
Washington: Thousands of people have had to leave their homes due to the terrible fire in Los Angeles, California. Meanwhile, a very touching story has come to light. This story is about Aron Samson and his father-in-law, who were running to escape the fire. According to Samson, flames were visible everywhere. A woman was screaming in panic, while fire brigade personnel were taking people to a safe place. Aaron’s father-in-law was walking slowly on the sidewalk with the help of his walker. Samson told how his father-in-law had asked him to run away to save his life. Samson said, ‘My father-in-law was saying, Aaron, if we ever get into a situation where we are surrounded by fire, you just run away, leave me here.’
Aaron’s father-in-law running from the fire. (AP)
He told that the situation did not reach that level. Within a few hours, another kind-hearted person picked him up and took him to a safe place. His escape has come to light when thousands of people were running to save their lives from the fire spreading in the Los Angeles area. The fire has caused terrible damage. The lush green areas have completely turned into fields of ash and smoke. Only chimneys or iron stairs are left in the name of the house. Winds made the fire so severe that more than 1,000 structures were destroyed and five people died.
Devastation caused by fire. (AP)
people ran away leaving their vehicles
The stories of survival from this devastation are such as have rarely been seen in the history of Los Angeles. The entire fight of the people was only to save their lives. To save their lives, people left their vehicles on the road and started running on foot. Because the branches of the trees were continuously burning and falling. Many people asked for lift from friends and strangers. In Pacific Palisades, so many vehicles were left on the road that emergency vehicles had no way to move. Officials had to use bulldozers to remove the vehicles.
People ran away leaving their vehicles. (AP)
Elderly people waiting for help
Due to the fire, the worst situation was seen in Altadena area. Here about 100 elderly people were taken out of the care center in hospital beds and wheelchairs. In the cold night he had to remove himself only in a thin cloth. They were waiting for help amidst the burning embers. Later everyone was taken to the shelter. Orders were given to evacuate people late on Wednesday night.
Devastation by fire in Los Angeles. (AP)
lost childhood home
Hundreds of people rushed to the Pasadena Convention Center to escape the fire. A large number of elderly people were present here. Some were in wheelchairs and some were lying on camping beds. There were sounds of family members crying, while ashes were falling outside. According to the report of news agency AP, a man named EJ Soto said that he left his 30-year-old childhood home in Altadena with his mother, two nieces, sister and husband. He saw three houses burning next to his house. Later his own house also got burnt.
strangers saved twice
Samson, 48, was in Paciphil Palisades to take care of his father-in-law. He did not have any vehicle when the fire broke out. He tried to get help by dialing the emergency number 911, but to no avail. He later sought help from a neighbor, who agreed to carry him and his two bags. However, when the fire came closer on the way, people left their vehicles and started running on foot. Samson and his father-in-law were walking on the footpath leaving their belongings. Later another person gave him a lift and his life was saved. Many people’s lives were saved, but their homes remained a memory forever.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 9, 2025, 17:55 IST
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