There was a lot of damage and sadness caused by the recent flames in Los Angeles County. Anthony Mitchell, 67, who lost a limb, and his son Justin, who had cerebral palsy, were among the dead. The fact that they were found dead in their Altadena home is a sad reminder of how bad the fires were.
Family members say that Anthony, who was in a wheelchair, stayed behind to try to protect his son and wouldn’t leave him, even though it was dangerous. Many people have been moved by their story, which shows how the accident has affected people.
Authorities say the number of people killed in the Los Angeles County wildfires may go up. At least 11 people have died. Over 34,000 acres have been burned, making these fires the worst in the history of the county.
Victor Shaw, 66, died trying to save his family’s home, and Rodney Nickerson, 82, stayed in his Altadena home because he thought the fire would go by without him.
Rich and popular people have also been affected by the fires. Anthony Hopkins and Paris Hilton, for example, have lost their homes. Hilton shared her sadness on social media by writing, “I’ve lost everything, but we must stay strong.”
As people in the area try to understand how bad the disaster really was, officials are working to find out how bad it really is. People should be patient, as Sheriff Robert Luna said, “It will take time to uncover the true devastation.”
People in the neighbourhood are getting together to help each other through this terrible event. People in the area are working together to help, and lighting vigils have been held to remember the people who died.
Climate change, long droughts, rising temperatures, and the spread of cities make it easy for wildfires to happen, so experts say that these kinds of disasters may happen more often.
As the city starts the long process of getting better, the story of Anthony and Justin Mitchell is a powerful warning of how these disasters hurt people. We will never forget what they did, and in their honour, we must do more to stop and deal with tragedies like these.
