When flames from the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, California last week, one unlikely hero emerged: a local gas station. 🚨 Within hours, this pitstop transformed into a lifeline for displaced residents, sparking a grassroots relief movement that’s still going strong.
Volunteers have turned the site into a hub for essentials like water, blankets, and hygiene kits. 💧🧴 'It started with a few coolers of ice and snacks,' said a resident organizing donations. 'Now, it’s a 24/7 operation – everyone’s pitching in.' Local businesses are dropping off supplies, while students help coordinate deliveries to evacuation centers.
Though officials have contained 65% of the wildfire, the community’s focus remains on supporting those who lost homes. 🏠➡️🌋 'This isn’t just about recovery,' one volunteer noted. 'It’s about showing what happens when we refuse to let disaster divide us.'
