The Altadena fire wiped out much of a historic black enclave in this picturesque town in the San Gabriel Valley.

When the Eaton Fire blazed through Altadena earlier this month it took more than homes and memories — it devastated a city that has long been a haven for Black families.

Red flag fire warnings were in effect for the region, but firefighters had largely stopped the blaze’s growth. Altadena residents were allowed back into their neighborhoods this week.