Heroic Palisades Residents Navigate Wildfires and Use Resilience Tactics

• Fire-resistant homes survived the Palisades wildfire with fiber cement siding.
• Phos-Chek systems were used to prevent fire damage as flames neared.
• Chris Clinton used pool water and hoses to protect his mother's house.
• A friend's call alerted Clinton to the fire, prompting immediate action.
• Clinton and friends navigated fiery areas to extinguish spot fires.
• Scarce emergency services led locals to rely on their own actions.
• Community resilience and cooperation are vital for future wildfire preparedness.