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Losing a home and trying to rebuild in Altadena, one year after the fires

A view of homes destroyed by the Eaton Fire on Jan. 09, 2025 in Altadena, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A view of homes destroyed by the Eaton Fire on Jan. 09, 2025 in Altadena, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

It’s been a year since wind-driven wildfires tore through residential neighborhoods in Altadena and Palisades, burning down 16,000 structures, most of them homes.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks to David Brancaccio, host of Marketplace Morning Report, whose house burned down along with 15 others on his block in Altadena. He has been trying to rebuild and reporting on the efforts of others.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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