I Live In California’s Hottest Fire Zone (And Will Never Leave)

My daughter on our roof during the Palisades Fire.

This morning, I unpacked my suitcase after living out it for a week. I never left home but was very ready. As ordered by LA Fire Department, I was ready to evacuate due to the fact that I live less than a mile away from the #PalisadesFire, which burned over 1500 acres.

My husband and I have lived in Topanga Canyon, California for over 20 years. Across the…