L.A. County citizens have been hit with the largest and most dangerous natural disaster in the county’s history. The damage is becoming so great that schools have been shut down, entire cities have been wiped out, and the cost of damage is estimated to be around $350 million.

The historically tragic L.A. fire has caused irreversible damage, not only to buildings and land but to people’s lives. During an interview with Mrs. Prust, San Dimas High Math Teacher, she stated,” We were lucky to have insurance… we got back into our home within a year”. Mrs. Prust had been involved in fires near Santa Barbara in which she lost her home, this significant loss was not only through tangible items, but it split up her and her family, Mrs. Prust’s children were made to live with their friends, yet Mrs. Prust pushed through it and tried to look on the positive, and her family and friends were very supportive.

Today’s L.A. fire has rampaged through countless cities, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without a home, having so many people at a loss major events in L.A. or L.A. County have been postponed in order to focus attention on these people who have lost everything, these events such as the Critics Choice Awards, Rolling Loud, the Oscar nominations, and many premiers for shows or movies like, Severance season 2, One of Them Days starring famous singer SZA, and With Love, Meghan

These events being postponed to focus on those in need is an excellent way to help give these people who have lost so much, resources and aid in their recovery from this loss, and to put a spotlight on those in need over other people’s entertainment.

The L.A. fire and its damages throughout L.A. county whether its people, properties, events, etc. have been awful and will have long-term effects on the lives of those affected, but with the focal point of many people’s minds being on those in need and supporting those in need this obstruction of life will pass, and those affected will be able to move on with life.