LA Fires Tribute & Love for First Responders
(Jae C. Hong, Associated Press) Last week, the world saw terrifying images and videos of the hillsides of Los Angeles scorched in flames. The fires took 25 lives , and over 12,000 homes and structures were destroyed. Every year, the Southern California fire season gets worse, and this year, we witnessed one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history, and the cause is still being investigated . Amidst the chaos, destruction, and flames, we have seen the unwavering resilience of our first responders . And continue to do so as the fires rage into their second week, with no end in sight. The fires that rage across Los Angeles don’t just cause physical damage to generational family homes and community structures. However, they also destroy wildlife habitats, displace families and communities, and ruin the air quality for everyone in the city . But even in these dire circumstances, firefighters, paramedics, and police officers have answered the call without hesitation. (Robert...