Senior living community evacuates amid California wildfires

Senior living community evacuates amid California wildfires 
Newslooks; by Mary Sidiqi; 1/14/25 
The peaceful routine at the Terraces at Park Marino, a senior living facility in Pasadena, California, was shattered on January 7 when the Eaton fire, driven by ferocious Santa Ana winds, turned a typical evening into a harrowing battle for survival. Terraces Wildfire Evacuation Quick Looks

• Residents in Danger: A raging wildfire in Pasadena forced a late-night evacuation of the Terraces senior living community.
• Staff Heroics: Employees carried and guided residents through smoke and flames to safety.
• Elderly at Risk: The 93 residents, including hospice patients and those in memory care, faced unique challenges.
• Complete Loss: The Terraces building was reduced to ruins, with only its scorched framework remaining.
• Temporary Shelter: Evacuated residents were relocated to the Pasadena Convention Center and other facilities.