images from the 2025 altadena/malibu fires, which burned thru entire communities across southern california and became one of the biggest fire disasters in the history of state and the UNITED STATES.

often heartbreaking but also encouraging, here are images photographed during a 2-week period, focusing on the people and the moments that would point to great loss but also offered hints of hope against incredible odds.  

story photographed across the altadena & malibu communities of southern california.