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People With Disabilities Were Left Behind During the Los Angeles Fires (progressive.org)

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[–] impudentmortal@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The Los Angeles Times reported the story of Anthony Mitchell Sr. of Altadena. He was an amputee and his son Justin had cerebral palsy. They died while huddled together, trying to shield themselves from the Eaton wildfire.

Jesus. I can't begin to imagine their thoughts in their final moments.