The article describes the events in Los Angeles when strong Santa Ana winds ignited destructive fires, affecting local residents. Key figures include Courtney Storer, a former culinary director turned private chef, who mobilized to support friends and community members during the crisis. As she witnessed the destruction from the fires, Storer quickly transitioned her garage into a kitchen, preparing meals to assist those impacted. The narrative highlights resilience and community spirit in times of hardship, emphasizing the personal stories intertwined with the broader disaster situation.
"It was terrifying, Storer told me, but in that moment, I was, like, I know what we're capable of doing."
"In the catering kitchen in her garage... she began to make what would become hundreds of meals a day: pounds and pounds of meatballs and penne, tossed in her signature red sauce."
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