As flames barreled toward their homes, devouring block after block, residents had 15 minutes — in some cases, 15 seconds — to grab what they needed. Hurricane-force winds whipped the fire closer, stunning people awake as neighbors banged on doors yelling “Get out! Get out!” All suddenly faced the same dilemma: What to bring, and what to spare? A musician opted for the violin.
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Sat, 10/21/2017 - 7:16am
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