Altadena residents Jeffrey Koo and Cheryl Koo shared a harrowing video People fleeing their homes on January 7 as the Eaton Fire approaches.
The Couss are among Los Angeles residents forced to evacuate from the wildfires that ravaged the city. On social media, Kuss described the experience as “34 minutes of pure terror.”
“The Eaton Fire had just started on the hillside above us and we had to act quickly,” Jeffrey Koo wrote in an Instagram post. “With the wind howling and no electricity, we did what we could. We took video of the fire in between going to our cars, but we never imagined the situation would deteriorate so quickly. By the time we left, smoke filled the air. [sic]embers were flying everywhere and the sky was bright orange. ”
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A house burns during the Eaton Fire on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Altadena, California. (AP Photo/Nick Cooley)
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The horrifying clip begins with Cheryl Khoo frantically calling Jeffrey, telling him there's a “very big problem.” After a while, I heard her say, “Baby, I have to go.” From there, the video alternates between scenes of the couple entering and exiting their home with their belongings, and shots near the end of the Eaton Fire, complete with fiery red skies.
“God, please. God, please save us. God, please save our home,” Jeffrey said before leaving his home for what he “thought was the last time.” can be heard in the video.
Jeffrey Koo said in an Instagram post that while his home was still standing, he knew others who were not so lucky and had “lost everything.” Mr Khoo also expressed his gratitude to the first responders who battled the horrific fire.
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A charred street sign stands near a destroyed Lake Avenue building after the Eaton Fire on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Altadena, California. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Los Angeles wildfires have terrorized residents for a week, killing at least 24 people and forcing thousands to flee for their lives.
On Tuesday, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley warned of “destructive and life-threatening” winds, adding that “the danger is not over yet.” Crowley said the department is “carefully managing its operations to ensure a rapid response to new fires.”
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The Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, on January 8, 2025, causes a devastating wildfire to ignite in the Los Angeles area, forcing people to evacuate as strong winds force people to evacuate and burning vehicles and homes. (Reuters/David Swanson)
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