Liz Baker

Well, to answer that question, I'd actually like to stay with Rich Snyder for a minute because I met up with him last night in Pasadena. He was sitting outside his damaged home, which he personally saved from the Eaton fire using garden hoses and help from his nephews. And he showed me videos on his phone of what it was like inside.

so scary, just embers just pouring down like glowing rain, flames everywhere. And he says that happened so fast in just 20 minutes. The fire was on top of his house and he had to run out and start fighting it in his baseball cap and sweats. Scott, there's no doubt that those efforts saved not only his house, but at least eight others on the block.

so scary, just embers just pouring down like glowing rain, flames everywhere. And he says that happened so fast in just 20 minutes. The fire was on top of his house and he had to run out and start fighting it in his baseball cap and sweats. Scott, there's no doubt that those efforts saved not only his house, but at least eight others on the block.

so scary, just embers just pouring down like glowing rain, flames everywhere. And he says that happened so fast in just 20 minutes. The fire was on top of his house and he had to run out and start fighting it in his baseball cap and sweats. Scott, there's no doubt that those efforts saved not only his house, but at least eight others on the block.

Although he still says there was nothing he could do for 15 other homes. And he did actually rescue one of his neighbors across the street. That man is neurodivergent. He couldn't understand what was going on and kept trying to get into his car to leave. But the car was already on fire with 15-foot flames shooting out of it. So a very, very, very dramatic evening for Snyder.

Although he still says there was nothing he could do for 15 other homes. And he did actually rescue one of his neighbors across the street. That man is neurodivergent. He couldn't understand what was going on and kept trying to get into his car to leave. But the car was already on fire with 15-foot flames shooting out of it. So a very, very, very dramatic evening for Snyder.

Although he still says there was nothing he could do for 15 other homes. And he did actually rescue one of his neighbors across the street. That man is neurodivergent. He couldn't understand what was going on and kept trying to get into his car to leave. But the car was already on fire with 15-foot flames shooting out of it. So a very, very, very dramatic evening for Snyder.

And he has 30 years of experience as a firefighter. He said, though, fighting this one at home was a whole different ballgame and one he never could have fully prepared for.

And he has 30 years of experience as a firefighter. He said, though, fighting this one at home was a whole different ballgame and one he never could have fully prepared for.

And he has 30 years of experience as a firefighter. He said, though, fighting this one at home was a whole different ballgame and one he never could have fully prepared for.

Scott, you can hear in his voice, Snyder is really just starting to process what he went through this week. So are his wife, his nephews, his neighbors, a lot of people in L.A. And they haven't been able to take a break. The Snyders, they stood up all night and all day in front of their yard, ready to douse any flare-ups and deter looters. And that's, you know, on top of everything else.

Scott, you can hear in his voice, Snyder is really just starting to process what he went through this week. So are his wife, his nephews, his neighbors, a lot of people in L.A. And they haven't been able to take a break. The Snyders, they stood up all night and all day in front of their yard, ready to douse any flare-ups and deter looters. And that's, you know, on top of everything else.

Scott, you can hear in his voice, Snyder is really just starting to process what he went through this week. So are his wife, his nephews, his neighbors, a lot of people in L.A. And they haven't been able to take a break. The Snyders, they stood up all night and all day in front of their yard, ready to douse any flare-ups and deter looters. And that's, you know, on top of everything else.

It's just a lot to deal with. Angelenos are used to some level of disruption for wildfires, but there's never been anything like this before.

It's just a lot to deal with. Angelenos are used to some level of disruption for wildfires, but there's never been anything like this before.

It's just a lot to deal with. Angelenos are used to some level of disruption for wildfires, but there's never been anything like this before.

You're welcome.

You're welcome.

You're welcome.

Good morning, Steve. What have you been seeing? Because these winds are so strong and blowing straight out to the ocean, you can actually see the fire pretty well if you're looking at it from L.A. And what you could see was just this orange zigzag running straight up the mountain like a lightning bolt. And every time the wind had a big gust, which was like all the time.