I told my kids, 'don't look back.' What it was like to flee from fires in LA

I have lived in Los Angeles for 24 years. We’ve lived in our current house since 2006. We built it in 2005 and moved in 2006. We overlook Eaton Canyon. Eaton Canyon is on the border of Pasadena and Altadena, both towns that are in L.A. County. We’re less than 10 miles from downtown L.A. I’m married with two kids and a dog. 

I’ve heard about fires during my time in L.A. Where we live was actually created by a fire. You always think, "those poor people, pray for them." And then it’s you. 

Here is my experience.