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Wildfire Victims Seeking New Start In Orange County
"I think what we're trying to understand is, whether they're here temporarily or permanently we want to be a welcoming place for them."
January 29, 2025 / 6:30 PM PST
Countless Los Angeles County residents were displaced after thousands of homes were destroyed by two devastating wildfires in early January.
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Many have started to search for homes in Orange County, looking for a new place to start fresh. They were greeted by Newport Beach Mayor Joe Stapleton, who organized an event to try and make them feel more at home, no matter how long they intend to remain in the area.
"I think what we're trying to understand is, whether they're here temporarily or permanently we want to be a welcoming place for them," Stapleton said. "Some of them told me that they've been down here for a period of time and they realized Newport Beach is a world class city, maybe similar to the Palisades."
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