The Eaton and Palisades fires caused significant destruction across Los Angeles, but the damage was not uniform. Certain areas, like parts of Altadena, faced devastating losses while others remained largely intact. Experts noted that factors like topography, firefighting resources, and the nature of home construction influenced the severity of fire damage. Notably, some neighborhoods, such as Christmas Tree Lane, were well-irrigated and showcased resilience due to their green landscapes, contrasting sharply with heavily affected blocks. Evacuations were delayed for some regions, complicating the response to the disaster.
"The uneven distribution of fire impact came down to several factors, experts said, including topography, firefighting resources, home construction and just plain luck."
"They are pretty lusciously green," Cristhian Mace, a natural areas biologist for Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation, said of the cedar trees on Christmas Tree Lane in January.
"I don't know how else to account for their resiliency," he said, referring to the cedar trees, which were fire-resistant due to their thick bark.
The neighborhood was among those west of North Lake Avenue that did not receive evacuation warnings until about 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 8.
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