The Black enclave that could be lost to the Los Angeles wildfires

Enlarge this image (Left) Margaret Larkin wears protective gear before visiting her former home. (Right) Larkin’s grandson, Dejohn Jones Jr. inspects the damage at his childhood home. Jireh Deng hide caption toggle caption Jireh Deng (Left) Margaret Larkin wears protective gear before visiting her former home. (Right) Larkin’s grandson, Dejohn Jones Jr. inspects the damage at his childhood home. Jireh Deng Altadena was the site of the Eaton fire, one of two major wildfires in Los Angeles County in January. The wind and flames destroyed more than 9,000 structures — and with them, the long-tenured Black community in the town. As efforts to recover and rebuild the town are underway, many residents are left wondering, what of their community will remain? Sponsor Message