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As wildfires rage across Southern California, one Altadena resident's story has become a stark symbol of climate-driven destruction. Their home vanished in the Eaton Fire this week as erratic winds fueled chaos, leaving thousands on edge.
\"One minute we were packing essentials,\" the resident told CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy. \"The next, there was only smoke and ash.\" The blaze, part of a series of wildfires threatening LA County, has displaced families and strained firefighters battling unpredictable conditions.
Authorities reinstated high alerts Tuesday as winds resurged, creating a \u201cperfect storm\u201d for rapid fire spread. While containment efforts continue, the emotional toll grows.
\"Climate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s burning at our doorsteps,\" the resident added, urging preparedness. With wildfire seasons lengthening globally, their message resonates beyond California’s hills.
