‘We’ve Lost Everything’: Los Angeles Residents Reel From Wildfires

My entire neighbourhood was burned to the ground,

he said

When I went back in and yelled out his name, he didn't reply back,

Shari Shaw said

We have lost practically everything; the flames have consumed all our dreams,

he told AFP

Fortunately, the Sunset Fire is under control,

said Margaret Stewart, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles City Fire Department

Significant fire growth remains likely with ongoing or new fires" throughout Thursday and into Friday

said a National Weather Service bulletin

They are numb. They don't know what they will return to once this fire is contained,

she told local news KTLA

Our death count today would be significantly higher without their heroic actions,

Augustin told reporters

This is all his fault,

Trump said on his Truth social platform

We had multiple helicopters continuously dropping (water). And within an hour, a bulk of the fire had been knocked down,

she said

My son left the house before us on foot, he doesn't have a cell phone or anything like that, so I'm searching for him now,

he was quoted by AFP

Just because we’re not seeing the same strength of winds as we saw last night, I urge everyone to remain at a high state of vigilance, as we still have these fires growing and we still have the winds to create the rapid spread,

he was quoted as saying, adding

The county turned off our water supply so we're out there with shovels throwing dirt on fires,

he told AFP,

This was a just a little antique shop, a pizza place. These places have been here forever, ever since I've been alive,

he added

So sorry, I pray you are safe.” ... My heart and my thoughts goes out to your friend, his family, and everyone that is being impacted by this devastating fire. I am so sorry that this is happening. It's been gut-wrenching seeing the destruction. To everyone out there, please be safe, be careful, and mask up.”

A third expressed ... A fourth wrote

The most intense fire activity is occurring on the southwestern side, where helicopters are actively engaged. On the eastern side, there are active flames within the interior of the fire, but the perimeter is holding well thanks to a fire road and ground crews in place. At the heel of the fire, active flames have been extinguished, though smoldering continues within the interior. This information comes from the helicopter coordinator (HelCo) via radio communications,

the department wrote

You're both very fortunate to be alive. I saw your two videos last night and prayed for you and your friends safety.” ... You’re both lucky to be alive. How absolutely devastating and I can’t imagine the loss but I’m so glad you both fled when you did.”

An individual posted ... Another added

This has been a shock that is still sinking in. But we're in survival mode, so we're just grabbing certain necessities and getting out,

said Stevens-Shippen

It's hard not to think it's unrelated to what's happening on the planet,

said Sansing, 54

You got the ashes to worry about in your lungs. You got your life to worry about with these 80- to 100-mile an hour gusts,

Sarahlee Stevens-Shippen told AFP

I think our house is gone. I've tried calling home, and I've tried a couple of neighbors. It's just not ringing,

sighed the 76-year-old