LA Wildfire Survivors: "The Disaster Began When the Flames Stopped"
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For nearly 10 million people in Los Angeles County, last year's disastrous firestorm was unforgettable. Driven by strong winds through dry vegetation, multiple fires exploded last January. They destroyed roughly 16,000 structures.
The fires killed 31 people. They changed thousands of lives forever.
Now, many survivors are finally regaining their footing. But memories still haunt them. For these victims, a new chapter of the disaster began only after the flames were extinguished. Their slow road to recovery has taken shape in the year since.