Heart-wrenching stories continue to emerge from the recent California wildfires, shedding light on the lives lost to this devastating natural disaster.
In a truly heartrending incident, a 67-year-old father, who was an amputee, made the brave yet tragic decision to stay behind and wait for an ambulance that was coming for his disabled son. Unfortunately, that choice cost them their lives.

Both father and son perished in the flames, marking one of the most sorrowful moments of a blaze that has leveled neighborhoods and turned opulent Hollywood homes to ashes.
The bodies of Anthony Mitchell and his son Justin were discovered together at their Altadena, California residence, where the family had tried valiantly to protect them from the encroaching inferno.

Their daughter recounted the horrifying series of events that led to the tragic deaths of her father and brother, who simply could not escape the relentless advance of the fire in time.
She described her father as a remarkable person, deeply loved by those who knew him. The shock and sorrow of losing him, coupled with the circumstances of their passing, is something she will carry with her for the rest of her life.

The last memory she has of her father’s voice was during a call from the backyard, where he spoke urgently about needing to leave as a fire had suddenly erupted nearby.