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The Eaton and Palisades Fires destroyed the homes and businesses of roughly 40 current and former Occidental professors, staff members and students, according to “Life After Fire,” an article in the Occidental Magazine. In the aftermath of the January 2025 fires, The Occidental interviewed seven Occidental community members who were affected by the Eaton Fire. Here are four of their stories...

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‘Scattered to the wind’: Life after the Eaton Fire, one year later

The Eaton and Palisades Fires destroyed the homes and businesses of roughly 40 current and former Occidental professors, staff members and students, according to...

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