The Flashover in Pasadena

The South Pasadena Fire Station was only three blocks away from the store. The shopping plaza's surrounding parking lot was quick to fill with fire engines, desperately trying to get the blaze under control. Billy Deale frantically searched the parking lot for his wife and grandson, hoping they made it out safely. When he touched his wounded arm, skin fell off. 100 evacuees were provided with emergency assistance at a nearby red-crossed shelter.