Consider This from NPR Their home survived the fires, but there's still danger everywhere
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Jan 24, 2025 As families return home to find their houses intact, a new set of challenges emerges. The lingering threat of unsafe drinking water and hidden toxins looms large. A family's emotional journey reveals the struggle between relief and anxiety. Community bonds shine through adversity, as neighbors support one another in this precarious aftermath. Meanwhile, the search for normalcy in a landscape marked by danger underscores a powerful narrative of resilience and connection.
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Close Call
- Jennifer and Ed Barguiarena live one block away from complete devastation caused by the fire.
- While grateful their home survived, they feel helpless for their neighbors who lost everything.
Unseen Dangers
- Though their house remains, the Barguiarenas face a new ordeal: ensuring their home is safe.
- There are unseen dangers like toxins in the ash and water, making it unsafe to use.
Returning Home
- Upon returning, the Barguiarenas found their home smelling of campfire, with ash settled around openings.
- A freeze-frame of their life before evacuation, with a card game left mid-play.