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What a Black enclave lost in the Los Angeles wildfires

What a Black enclave lost in the Los Angeles wildfires

Update: 2025-02-19
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Altadena was the site of the Eaton fire, one of two major wildfires in Los Angeles County in January. The wind and flames destroyed more than 9,000 structures — and with them, the long-tenured Black community in the town. As efforts to recover and rebuild the town are underway, many residents are left wondering, what of their community will remain?

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What a Black enclave lost in the Los Angeles wildfires

What a Black enclave lost in the Los Angeles wildfires