Deborah Ross, an Altadena woman, survived the Eaton Fire thanks to the quick action of Riverside County firefighters. Ross describes the terrifying scene as flames engulfed her street, but she was amazed when a crew arrived and reassured her that they would save her house. Four weeks later, Ross connected with her heroes and expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
An Eaton Fire survivor is thanking the crew of Riverside County firefighters that sprung into action in early-January, sparing her house from the devastating flames that razed thousands of other buildings to the ground. 'Everything all across the street was in flames,' recalled Deborah Ross, the Altadena woman who made it through the tragedy, along with her home. 'Embers this big floating through the air. It was like a dream or something.'When the blaze erupted on Jan.
She says her home suffered some smoke damage, but that's all. Now, four weeks later, she's hoping to pass a message to the men she calls her heroes. 'Will! If you're out there, thank you. I love you guys!' Ross said. After doing a little digging, KCAL News' Joy Benedict was able to locate the group of firefighters that saved the day — all from CalFire Riverside Station 73 located in Temecula.
FIRE HEROES FIREFIGHTERS SURVIVOR CALIFORNIA
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
More progress made on Palisades, Eaton fires, as strong winds to hit again MondayThe Palisades fire was 52% contained on Sunday; the Eaton fire was 81% surrounded.
Read more »
California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 9,000 acresThe Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire also remain active.
Read more »
Eaton Fire Breaks Out Near Pasadena Amidst High Winds and Palisades FireA new fire, the Eaton Fire, ignited near Eaton Canyon in Pasadena, fueled by strong winds, while the Palisades Fire continues to burn in the city's southeast. The Pasadena Unified School District closed its schools, and the city is considering declaring a state of emergency.
Read more »
Los Angeles fire captain races to save own home, 3 others from Eaton FireLA Fire Capt. Dan Lievense opens up about trying to save his home and his neighbors' homes in Altadena from the Eaton Fire.
Read more »
Los Angeles fire captain races to save own home, 3 others from Eaton FireLA Fire Capt. Dan Lievense opens up about trying to save his home and his neighbors' homes in Altadena from the Eaton Fire.
Read more »
LA Fire Captain Saves Homes from Eaton FireLos Angeles Fire Captain Dan Lievense shares his experience fighting the Eaton Fire to save his home and his neighbors' homes.
Read more »