Black Altadena Families Displaced Start GoFundMes [Video]

Members of the Black community in Altadena are turning to social media to share the devastation caused by the raging fires that are sweeping across Los Angeles County, and many are in desperate need of help.

According to CBS, while the full extent of the damage from the Eaton Fire is still being assessed as of Jan. 9, the wildfire—intensified by 100 mph Santa Ana winds—remains uncontrolled. The fire has already scorched over 10,600 acres, impacting Pasadena, Altadena, and the Los Angeles National Forest, with 10 people losing their lives as a result.

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Altadena, located just 13 miles northeast of Los Angeles and directly north of Pasadena, has a population that is 18% Black, with a significant portion (65%) aged 65 and older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Per Archives, historically, Altadena played a key role…