First Rebuilt Home in Altadena After Devastating Fires

A Symbol of Hope and Renewal

• 🏠 Ted Koerner and his dog, Daisy May, are moving into the first rebuilt house in Altadena, nearly a year after devastating fires swept through Southern California.
• 💔 The fires caused unimaginable loss, leaving behind scenes that looked like a war zone with over 9,000 structures destroyed.

A New Beginning

• ✨ Koerner's original home was reduced to ashes, but his new house is brand new and he expresses immense satisfaction with it.
• 🏡 While the location remains the same, the surrounding neighborhood has significantly changed, with the nearby school and many homes gone.

Building for Resilience

• 🛡️ Ted Koerner specifically wanted his new home to be built to withstand future disasters.
• 🛠️ Features like sprinklers, cement construction, and extra-thick walls were incorporated into the rebuild.

Restoring a Piece of the Past

• 🇺🇸 Old Glory is flying once again as Ted received a new American flag, replacing the original that burned in the fire.
• ⏳ He acknowledges it will take years for the neighborhood to fully recover and regain its former feel.