LA’s devastating wildfires have ravaged neighborhoods, destroying over 12,000 structures. In Pacific Palisades and Malibu, architect Greg Chasen designed and built a new home with fire-resistant features that saved it from the inferno. Despite being surrounded by burning homes, his house remained standing due to innovative design elements, such as a car parked in front, which inadvertently fueled the flames, highlighting the importance of proactive measures to combat wildfires.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-13/los-angeles-wildfires-why-these-homes-didn-t-burn