The Palisades Fire destroyed homes, businesses, palm trees, hillsides and everything else. It ultimately scalded more than 23,400 acres, destroyed more than 6,000 structures and caused 12 deaths.
After a series of devastating wildfires obliterated 22,500 homes, only 8,400 — or a lackluster 38 percent — have been rebuilt. You probably think I’m referring to the January fires in and around Los ...