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Earlier this year, California suffered devastating wildfires, with the Eaton and Palisades fires consuming approximately 40,000 acres and damaging nearly 6,800 structures, including roughly 12,000 homes. The destruction struck a community renowned for its lavish real estate, with the median home price around $4.9 million, according to realtor.com. Residents, many of whom own multimillion-dollar properties, are understandably protective of their neighborhood’s character and property values.