Family of Four Generations Displaced by Los Angeles Wildfires
In a devastating turn of events, four generations of the Stone family have lost their homes to the raging wildfires in Los Angeles County. The Eaton Fire, fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, has destroyed an estimated 40,000 acres and forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Among those affected is 37-year-old Danielle Stone, who, along with her husband, Bryan Davila, and their daughter, Melina, initially sought refuge at her parents' home after their own house was destroyed. However, the fires rapidly encroached, leading to a full evacuation of both her parents' and her grandmother Helena Montanez's home, which had stood for 60 years.
Stone expressed disbelief over their abrupt dislocation, noting, "It doesn't feel as real. You go to sleep and you wake up and you're like, ‘Is this real?'" She reflected on the sacrifices made by her grandmother and parents to build safe homes for their families. In an effort to recover, the family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign, raising over $108,000 toward their goal of $130,000 for rebuilding efforts. As officials continue to battle the fires, they warn that the situation remains precarious.
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