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The first victim of the Eaton Fire, which claimed five lives, has been identified.
Victor Shaw, 66, died in the Eaton Fire while trying to save his home.
His family shared that he was found with his garden hose in hand, showing his attempt to protect his property from the flames.
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 the heartbreaking decision to leave their family home.
“When I went back in and yelled out his name, he didn’t reply back,” Shari Shaw said.
“I had to get out because the embers were so big and flying like a firestorm that I had to save myself.
“I looked behind me, and the house was starting to go up in flames, and I had to leave.”
Al Tanner said after the fire had swept through the neighborhood, he went back to the charred property where he found the body of Shaw, a friend of his, on the driveway with a garden hose still in his hand.
“It looked like he was trying to save the home that his parents had had for almost 55 years,” he told KTLA.
The fires have caused extensive damage in Pasadena, California.
Wildfires have killed at least five people and forced tens of thousands to leave their homes.
The flames continue to spread rapidly through suburbs west of Los Angeles. Fierce seasonal winds are making the fires more intense.
Authorities report that an estimated five major fires are burning in the area.
Firefighters are working hard to control the flames and protect more homes from destruction.
Many residents are still waiting for updates on their properties.
The Eaton Fire is one of the most significant fires in the region. It has destroyed homes, disrupted lives, and left a trail of devastation.
The community mourns the loss of Victor Shaw, who died defending his home.
