The Pacific Palisades, once an idyllic Los Angeles neighborhood a la Mayberry, has faced catastrophic losses due to the Palisades Fire, which destroyed 6,300 homes. Residents like Anthony Marguleas and Michael Astalis expressed profound grief and loss of community as they reflected on the devastation. The fires ravaged extensive areas, with 16,080 structures lost and 28 fatalities reported. The emotional and financial toll on families is staggering, as many homes that fostered a sense of closeness and community have been obliterated, leaving behind despair and destruction.
The Palisades Fire consumed 37 square miles, roughly the size of Miami; the Eaton Fire: 22 square miles or nearly all of Manhattan.
It's a feeling of desperation... these little homes were a community; I was very close to the people.
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