Los Angeles, United States, Jan 9, 2025 (AFP) - Los Angeles fire victim died trying to protect his home: sister

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2025-01-09

One of the five people killed in ferocious fires tearing around Los Angeles died trying to protect his home from the flames, his sister said Wednesday, describing the moment she had to leave him behind. Victor Shaw ignored firefighters' pleas to flee as fire began tearing through the Altadena area, Shari Shaw told local broadcaster KTLA. The 66-year-old, who lived with his sister, told her he wanted to stay behind and fight the flames as she made......

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