How the community of Altadena is doing after the deadly Southern California wildfires

By Steve Futterman

Published July 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM EDT

In January, the deadly Eton Fire destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena, Calif. What challenges do homeowners and other residents in one small neighborhood continue to face?

Steve Futterman

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