Meet the Palisades resident who defied evacuation orders and saved his home | ABS-CBN News

[@crazyassalucas]

that smile he had at the end of video was a son telling his parents " mom and dad I did it, I saved our home"

[@jacquir8331]

Amen.

[@chetpomeroy1399]

His mom and dad would be proud of him!

[@theonemodifier]

❤❤

[@TheViewTube4U]

Stupid over material 💩

[@timeves6012]

fight the good fight brother

[@SVLOKEE]

So he saved 3 houses by himself with a garden hose.... impressive.

[@joeskill4663]

Leadership and the state are responsible….they all need to be replaced..

[@erinaa9486]

Imagine if a few hardy ppl had stayed back with him... Could've saved the whole block

[@royvazquez5892]

Theres no sense of community tho, when something bad happens everyone tries to save them self​ and then Everyone is complaining about the firefighters but how many people volunteered to help once the fire started?@erinaa9486

[@apastasauce5905]

He will probably be arrested and charged for interfering with city workers

[@user-rd6vl8sv1w]

@@apastasauce5905yeah well screw the city and their bs. This is part of why this is such a disaster. Everyone should be over throwing this govt. it’s BS.

[@HanuMa-o8l]

"I did what I needed to do. I did what I wanted to do. I did what I thought I could do" words to live by. Thank you sir.

[@g.w.7893]

💯

[@6ec6YRFPTcC]

Truth is, he got lucky. A garden hose didnt save him

[@DevotedDisciple-x]

@6ec6YRFPTcC God did.

[@LC-bb6kn]

Individualism is what is destroying the USA. He was just lucky. Public services. Firemen.

[@lizslp86]

For real and he said there was no fire truck in sight.

[@airborneferret4687]

They just don't make them anymore like this wonderful humble guy. He shows all of his generation's finest attributes: fearless guts and determination, loyalty, and a sense of community.

[@radar29]

True that ❤

[@lusciousphilippa]

Trump needs to employ him. We need these characters in office.

[@mimi1o8]

@@lusciousphilippamentioning that 🤡 again 🙄

[@dolliedays4930]

What a courageous strong man! He took matters into his own hands and beat the odds. He believed in himself and conquered. I wish you nothing but peace and wellness sir.

[@deliabotha7187]

For sure

[@DBMorris]

Well said!

[@amyamestoy3469]

"Some things in life are worth fighting for!"

[@nancyduran9081]

Like one's Salvation! Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Him!

[@m.c.2899]

My motto too.

[@steviechampagne]

@@nancyduran9081you don't have to fight to be saved

[@paul-gz9zh]

You don't have to be saved to fight

[@F15CEAGLE1]

Maranatha.

[@AjwaB23]

He fought with fire and won. God bless this man.

[@Zenigma217]

He fought the fire and God helped him to save his home. Thank God.

[@Mortlerickle123]

But god destroyed everyone elses house, this man stayed behind, sprayed his hosue with water and thays why it was saved. He literally went and sprayed it, how can you say god saved it when the guy literally did the bare minimum he could to save his house​@Zenigma217

[@hacked2022]

Anointed by Our Lord. He was not alone. G_d-honoring men do not suffer, G_d's wrath. They mocked G_d during their narcissistic atheist "self-patting" awards party. G_d humbled these cowards, anti-Christs. Bow to your Lord, repent for your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Then, walk the talk. The trumpets will soon blast. Embrace Satan, mock G_d, live in rubble. G_d has recently shown you miracles lately, and you mock g_d. Just a narcissistic personality disorder. Very sick people "playing victims".

[@SLAYINGVR]

Amen

[@NotSure876]

@@Zenigma217Just stop with this🐂💩already !!!

[@jdizz543]

He’s a sweet and kind hearted man, so. Glad he’s safe and able to tell his story

[@user-mx9th2fx8r]

He says this is natural? Not when a human started it. Wait for the investigation, please.

[@bziar3898]

Sr.aura

[@alexialira3839]

Agreed. We need more humans like him in this world. Brought tears to my eyes. Those who know him are lucky to have him in their lives bc they don't make 'em like that anymore.

[@budm2528]

yeah...aww...sweet old man...glad he didn't get stranded and make fire and rescue risk their lives to save a stubborn oldcunt. What a sweet man...

[@KellyKelly-qd7my]

Yes, we need more men like him in this world ♥️

[@Onedayatatime-vw9bw]

I have no words... Just a full heart that goes out to his bravery and determination. He showed everyone that "When there is a WILL there truly is a WAY!"

[@jdburnouts]

As a fire fighter much respect for this man. Awesome work! If everyone had this mindset the world would be a better place. We as fire fighters are stretched thin and can't save every home or neighborhood. If there was a fire at my home, Id stay and protect my own home and neighborhood.

[@karlamckinney1374]

Did he hose it down all night ?

[@hu_b]

So you think homeowners should ignore evacuation orders?

[@Allie0op_]

If everyone had this mindset, more people would be dead.

[@hu_b]

@@Allie0op_ Yes, a lot more. Look at the uniform destruction in parts of Pacific Palisades. The fire took out every house in these zones he's just lucky he was in an area where the fire skipped around.

[@hu_b]

@@Allie0op_ The body of Victor Shaw was found in front of his house... holding a garden hose.

[@tealeh2]

This is a badass, tough guy from the old American generation... These are the types of folks who built America

[@AA-ct7cb]

He’s badass 100%!

[@ladilee18]

Africans built this country dvmbass

[@Judahscattered4corners-d4g]

Slaves built America

[@apastasauce5905]

“You didn’t build that” -Obama

[@blast4me754]

But it still makes you wonder why he never moved out his parents house.

[@anitacalloway5673]

At first I thought he was reckless to risk his life to save a house, but when he started talking about how he wouldn’t be able to afford another one it made sense.

[@gingerdrake9158]

Yeah, he didn't say it but we know what he could have said.

[@nathanDrake-nd]

I actually don't understand why so few people stayed and fight for their houses. Are those all their 2nd, 3rd homes? Or are they really expecting the insurance company would take the bullet and pay for all these?

[@yamamancha]

Various codes and laws will make it impossible for many if not most of those people to rebuild without significant assistance, even for those with insurance.

[@Resahcmik]

@@nathanDrake-nd many of the hydrants were dry or low. Same with water pressure. So if people stay they’re risking battling a fire when at any point in time the water could shut off. This man is lucky that didn’t happen in his case. Also exposure to so much smoke could cause smoke inhalation and make a person pass out. Edit: to clarify I’m not criticizing this man at all! I’m only stating the risks and the reasons why a lot of people don’t do it. I’m happy for this man that it worked out in his favor and so happy to hear he’s safe.

[@JcisKingg]

Could Could could......but it didn't lol

[@michellejames5953]

WOW! Now that’s a man that knows how to take charge of a terrible situation

[@MySkinnydip]

Vote for Carr!🇺🇸🦸‍♂️

[@runningkirkwa2934]

He should be governor

[@MySkinnydip]

@@runningkirkwa2934 Definitely! He’s putting out fires instead of starting them!

[@Gladness2023]

That’s the kind of neighbour we all want and can aspire to be!! So wonderful it turned out good for him !

[@taritabonita22]

Never underestimate human will. He was smart. He was prepared and persevered like a soldier fighting for his life and family home. God bless him. What a hero.

[@satishpradhan-j9d]

04:03 "I did what i needed to do, I did what i wanted to do, I did what I thought I could do, and thats what i did" This man gave simple words a truly inspirational power

[@ingela_injeela]

Saved his - and his neighbours' homes. Bless him. ❤️

[@ETTe316]

God Bless him

[@NotSure876]

@ETTe316I’ll bless him myself. Badaboom Badabing! He’s now blessed

[@ETTe316]

@@NotSure876🤦‍♀️🙄🤫 May Jesus forgive you!

[@NotSure876]

@ I hope not

[@JCvP2]

​@@NotSure876 Now I hope it is real to see your face 🤡

[@joecordaway3783]

John's Parents should be proud of the son they raised. Much respect to a humble and courageous man.

[@blast4me754]

Yes but it still makes one wonder why he never moved out his parents house.

[@miraheil5521]

@@blast4me754you don’t know that. Perhaps he moved in and took over after they died.

[@blast4me754]

@@miraheil5521 He literally said his parents built the house in 1960 and he has lived there his whole life.

[@markmadden1388]

When you’re that determined things usually turn out best. So glad it did for him and he was able to save two other houses. Well done sir!

[@christineblaszczyk1602]

Some were not so lucky who stayed and fought the fire to save their homes. 10 people died. I'm glad he was able to survive and helped his neighbors.

[@RoderickUsher-r3y]

A lot more than that have died

[@lestatbullies8165]

Not one fire truck around he said, but he saved his home with just a garden hose!! God Bless him, a true Hero!! ❤❤

[@extropiantranshuman]

he did more with that fire hose than any fire truck that day!

[@jlv3x]

With thousands of homes the fire department couldn't be everywhere. Also with the fire department not in the area using up the majority of the water, he was able to keep enough water pressure to wet down his home. If more people would have stayed there would have been less water to go around and would have really dropped the amount of water pressure he had.

[@marcellachine5718]

​@@jlv3x typical woke mind thinking.

[@lemontea128]

Also save two of his neighbors home

[@denysivanov3364]

@@jlv3x there is anough water for everybody. Instead of water you also can use sand and so on, cover the starting fire with jacket and so on. Most people just abandoned their property. AND IF FIRST LINE PEOPLE DEFENDED THEIR PROPERTY NEXT LEVEL WOULD HAVE BEEN FINE!

[@countdankula420_]

CAN THIS MAN RECEIVE AN AWARD PLEASE

[@egSmith-sp9gl]

The city is probably thinking about a fine..........

[@drybizcuit1914]

You can see his reward at the end of the video.

[@justagirpup]

His reward was his house and life being saved clearly!!!!. Award doesnt mean as much as a reward sometimes

[@jmanyoo3305]

No

[@TaiyouArt]

They should give him a house

[@claudiagallardo9524]

I want to have his fortitude, his attitude, his philosophy.. I’m so glad his house is safe

[@mozdickson]

👆 right on. See my comment.

[@OIllllO]

@claudiagallardo9524 Safe for now but when the rest of his neighborhood is bought up by adeveloper he's going to have another fight on his hands.

[@racheltabron2086]

Wow, that's resilience! Something that can't be taught on KZbin.

[@LaGigi2022]

This man is a hero he went out of his way for his neighbors we all need to pay it forward and set sn example for our children doesnt matter how much money you have it can all be gone in a day... Now your homeless.... Its too fishy people shoulda fought for their livelihoods... get up stand up dont give up dont give up the fight

[@k.c.sunshine1934]

That man is my definition of a hero. It takes a lot of conviction and courage to fight something of nature like that fire.

[@m_y_v_]

I believe him 100%. My dad just went through a similar situation but instead of a house he had to protect an entire citrus ranch during the mountain fire in November in VC. He said had he not turned on the sprinklers and hosed down the brush, the entire ranch + his mobile home would have been gone. I asked him if crews ever showed up to help, he said yes but it was too late - he had already put out the fire. I was pissed that my dad put his life on the line but grateful he's okay. Sometimes older generations know they can't rely on others and need to take action themselves

[@sharontorgerson2556]

Friends of mine who live in theOregon woods saved their own place, quite a bit of acreage, when the Oregon fires raged through a couple years ago. They were ordered to leave. He and his neighbor/friend knew it was to let the places burn. They said, 'no thank you'. Stayed there and used their own well water and their earth moving equipment which was part of their forest operation. They saved two places in the forest, with acreage, because they stayed and fought.

[@coppereos]

This is so true. Their values and instincts are things we are poorly lacking today and we suffer for it. We need more people like this guy because it makes a difference.

[@jackeroo75]

Well his generation is where everything can be repaired attitude.

[@okellojenny232]

What a brave and determined gentleman. Thanks be to God for guiding and blessing his efforts

[@SOLDGREEN]

Looks like the facts are if you just had a little bit of water and protect your property you’re good for the most part I’m sure that’s not the case everywhere but a lot of neighborhoods are like that it’s nuts

[@nancyduran9081]

Yes, thank you Lord!

[@Guigen]

Yes, thank God for allowing the fires to happen

[@paulsullivan649]

Remember, your "God" caused this fire.

[@luisgutierrez8047]

​@@SOLDGREEN1 success story but wait for all the failures...

[@dishnaranasinghe4280]

This is the real definition of a "hero" and his humiity is off the charts! His neighbours are blessed to have a neighbour like him!!

[@heathers9616]

This beautiful man is a true gentleman ❤️ hero and a very nice human being. They do not make men like this in the younger generations This older generation man shows such humbleness, grace, kindness, love, protective nature This interview made me cry bless that beautiful man ❤️ "a thanks is plenty" for saving his neighbors houses! "I got to take care of the fish they are my wife's" Men of the younger generations are not like this This here is a true definition of a gentleman and hero ❤️

[@carolrice9830]

A very humble and courageous owner to protect his home- hope he heals fast from injury

[@canadianloon6433]

Now that's a real Human being. Saved his neighbours as well. Love from Canada to you Sir and may God continue to shelter you.

[@lmd6204]

He just saved himself a ton of money and lost time rebuilding/higher taxes for him and his neighbors' homes. Very brave man.

[@mickeyd2080]

No, incorrect in regards to increase in property taxes. Proposition 19 would protect him, including a loss from a fire and disability.

[@beegchunguz7425]

Unfortunately California is gonna be more of a hellscape. I cant imagine the aftermath result this year for California.

[@zappyxp1575]

His insurance will skyrocket and they will blame it on all of the claims in the area.

[@denisevanhardenbroek3488]

From across the world in NZ im sending everyone our deepest simpathy. This gentleman has a truly old fashioned "Can do " attitude. Unfortunately, more and more we as modern societies are loosing the ability, inner fortitude to take matters into our own hands. In the pioneering spirit you where expected to look after your own to survive. Now we are all programed to expect others to have the ability to fix everything. A brave and clever man you are.

[@SeeBird686]

Exactly right, but mandatory evacuation takes the chance to help yourself away. Too much blame game if something bad happens, not enough individual responsibility as a human right

[@JETWAKE]

I have that same sprayer. It is from Jay Leno's Garage and it is called The Fireman's Nozzle. That takes guts and nerves of steel to save three homes all by yourself in a tornado fire storm in the dark and with thick black smoke. Bravo!

[@asheburypress882]

I’m glad it worked out for him. That was a pretty dangerous situation.

[@Ron-is5td]

Danger is his middle name.

[@LarfMarf]

@@Ron-is5td ha

[@Devinthekiller]

The fires are still going....

[@RealHomeRecording]

​@@Ron-is5tdthe chuck Norris of self fire defense

[@miraheil5521]

That’s how most people used to be. Tough and determined.

[@BearDidIt]

Many still are

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

He is me

[@cecicestmoi]

and stupid, yes

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

@@cecicestmoi he is not stupid. That is you.

[@tommydong8070]

He is old, don’t have many years left. Others still young with kids, better to live than leave kids without a father.

[@Koz4concern]

That’s a real man! Not relying on someone else to save his belongings

[@cardboardboxification]

if he did really on the fire department it would be all ashes...

[@Jlmag]

So sorry for all. You are a hero!!! Nothing less. God bless you, and everyone.

[@wilee.coyote5298]

This is a real man.

[@chareve1958]

Just seeing him walk at the start of the video...I agree!

[@bziar3898]

Aura

[@dragonfly6908]

The John Wayne spirit.

[@Xianne027]

Real American.

[@AA-ct7cb]

@bziar3898 Aura! 100%

[@guyclone2651]

If I was one of his neighbors, I would reward him with lots of $$$.. I would not take no for an answer and hand him a big stack of 100"s...thats a true neighbor!!!

[@e5toro7008]

No you wouldn't. But if you would, then take that sack of money to the Pasadena Rose bowl right now where they are feeding and housing fire victims.

[@guyclone2651]

@@e5toro7008 I would! You know rebuilding in the palisades you have to deal with the city and the coastal commission. That would be your worst nightmare...Plus when you rebuild they revalue your house, and the difference could be 5000$-20,000$ a year in property tax. Why did you think he said that he would not be able to afford to live there if his house burned down.

[@garycastronova7939]

​@@guyclone2651 First off you're not his neighbor and second I doubt you have any money at all and if you did you would be broke with that care free attitude throwing money around like that.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Why do you have to be one of his neighbours? If you feel so strongly about it, send him some of your money anyway.

[@JoeyT-kt5mi]

Pay him is Much Much Better than Pay Fire Insurance premium every month.

[@awr2217]

He risked his life to save what was his as well as saving both of his neighbors' homes. This man is an example, for which I am sure there are thousands more that stepped up when needed, for all of us to be better human beings to one another.

[@somajaiswal4772]

God's favorite courageous & honest people..

[@deborahg4599]

What a humble soul. Very scary but he did it. He reminds me of my dad. God please take us home. ❤

[@Youtubewonderer]

His key to survival is that he didn’t depend on the social programming that suggests depending on the government to save you but instead to rely on his own common-sense that nature has provided him. All the best to this powerful man😘⚡️❤️⚡️

[@leef1500]

Bingo, he's an old school American 🇺🇸

[@enriquehernandez8993]

He had no choice. He could not afford to rebuild. He would be priced out of the area.

[@sandra2692]

Ok but be logical, in most situations people arent going to be putting out fires with just a garden house. He just got lucky

[@maidintheusa9602]

@@enriquehernandez8993 Watch . . The gov will probably tell him he has to move out because the neighborhood is toxic.

[@leef1500]

@sandra2692 you missed the part where he didn't put out any fires though, he prevented fires from starting in the first place. Big difference.

[@brucelivolsi]

Notice he doesn't blame anyone. He said, "... this is California, and California is a desert, and, uh... you get fires like this. This is natural." He's lived in this house his entire life (his parents built it in 1960). Obviously, he knows what to expect when it comes to natural events like fires, earthquakes, etc. Kudos to him for his bravery. And, like he said, what other choice did he have? He just did what anyone in his situation would do.

[@mikelee2213]

He doesn't blame anyone??? Did you watch the video and hear what he said at 3:29? Sounds like he's blaming someone!!! 🙄 smh

[@lisamarielund6292]

His other choice was to die which he very well could have. I’ll bet the 10 people (that they know of so far) who were found dead all died doing exactly what this man did. He was extremely lucky. It could have EASILY gone the other way. The police tell people to evacuate for a reason. Material things, houses, furniture are just that. People’s lives and the life of pets are another.

[@catcat9582]

Well, I do believe there should be blame. The governor ignored the protocol that other countries follow.

[@darcy.4739]

Hes amazing!

[@MyPronounIsGoddess]

@@lisamarielund6292 Two of the dead are a man in a wheelchair and his disabled son, so no, not all of them died doing what this man did.

[@gjonash]

This gentleman is the foundation of his community and a reminder of an earlier era when self sufficiency was valued. How do you thank a neighbor for saving your home by risking his life?

[@RiazKhan-el9nh]

Give him some money.

[@paulinegauthier1867]

​@@RiazKhan-el9nhZ He wouldn't take it. Too decent for that.

[@blossom30x4]

They don’t make em like him anymore. That’s some serious determination and hard work. Well Done!!!

[@Cinnamon349]

Every man has free will to save his home. You did well ❤

[@malovina]

Yes but then firefighters risk their own lives to save people like him

[@letterstoic]

@@malovinaif you watched the video, you’ll hear him said there was not a single firefighter there. If things had gone awry, he’d be dead, not rescued. He had determined im his heart to fight for his home.

[@00vTv00]

@@malovina No, they really don't, but they want you to think that, thank God for one's right the defend their home.

[@gretchenneb5621]

@@malovina he stated there were not any firefighters available to rescue anybody. He was willing to die for his home.

[@Ron-is5td]

Not in Palisades they don't.....​@@malovina

[@henryhansen3662]

He makes a good point. People need a plan to protect their houses. The fire department can't be everywhere. With that swimming pool and a gas powered pump he could do some serious fire fighting.

[@michaelduke4500]

When you have hydrants that are bone dry due to a bone-headed mayor and gov, fire departments would be worthless at that point.

[@just-looking430]

@@michaelduke4500 Do some research, too many trucks use up all the water

[@unitymind]

@@michaelduke4500the water wouldn’t even keep up in Minnesota with that kind of demand. Think 🤔 before you criticize the 1000’s who worked their butts off getting water to places. It’s a mountainous desert.

[@BHPFestival]

@@michaelduke4500 Not so fast, my friend, you need all the facts not just the ones you like. The winds were well over 60 mph, it was dark. Aircraft could not fly and the aircraft, the ones that drop water, get their water from lakes in the area. Since there was no aircraft all the firemen had were hoses. And the two large fires, at that time, used up a lot of water. I believe they had three 1 million gallon reservoirs available to service the hydrants and that got used up. By 3am the reservoirs were too low to assist even with water trucks being driven in to add to the reservoirs. All they could do at that point is stay clear and wait until the aircraft could help and that was four hours away. I promise you this was no ordinary wildfire. You simply can not afford to build infrastructure for the one in a million occurrence whether it is fire hydrants or in your own home with air-conditioning. I doubt most homes ac could keep cool on a 125 degree day.

[@denysivanov3364]

@@just-looking430 even Malibu houses burned down. They have whole ocean of water there! But owners just ran away instead of defending multimillion dollar houses with water and sand. Also firefighters can fill up using pump from ocean. Its disaster of leadership on top and middle level and on people level. Leadership should be fired..

[@TalkREVIT]

That is pure courage and determination. You came out victorious. Hats off to you, Sir. Thank God you're ok.

[@ugen89]

so much respect for this man, taking full responsibility

[@AhJodie]

John Carr just told the world a lot of information! I am glad he is ok except for his ribs, which will heal fast, I hope! Love to him!

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

He is and will be a LEGEND for protecting his family home and neighbors as well. GOD kept him strong and his angels worked overtime. No fire trucks at all?! Amazing man 🤔🙏🏽♥️🪽

[@lm9991]

Wow! You did really well! So glad your home and your next door neighbours is safe. Well done to the editor of this piece too. It was really good.

[@maryabbott8344]

This is a good man here, and we need more brave men just like him.🙏❤️

[@Maria-x2j8j]

I'm glad your house and your alright, and some neighbors, I pray for you

[@ChosenDisruptor]

What a guy! You’re a hero sir. Well done. You’re a true friend and neighbor indeed.❤️🇺🇸

[@prayalways]

He walks with confidence! GOD bless him!

[@johare94]

On point observation.

[@austinado16]

Thank you for sharing Mr. Carr's heroic story, and for just letting him speak. A real man, getting it done. Makes me proud to be a Californian.

[@YourAssistantWarrior]

He's a Chief.

[@stephenhill9999]

@@austinado16 I know right? Not like those 4 other losers who stayed to try to fight the fire and burned alive.

[@ivonneguerinoni3881]

I feel happy for him, he was so brave

[@sozo2u]

People don’t realize that the majority of house fires here are NOT those in the direct flame/fire line but they start with hot embers landing on nice and cozy little combustible spots, kindling so to speak, here and their, and then slowly growing, then quicker, then large, then engulfing. He’s right; put out the little ones and you save a house.

[@Adornments4U]

Gracious and determined, Blessing your way!

[@mmac8379]

Holy shit, he is so brave.

[@Grampagreybeard]

He's a Republican.

[@user-mx9th2fx8r]

Or just nothing to lose

[@paloma_lopez]

Actually he got everything to lose and cant afford it so its not an option. Its not like he can work again hes too old . Hes brave.

[@captainkirk7676]

I'm older, and the older you get the less you care about risks of death.

[@captainkirk7676]

​@paloma_lopez it's not brave, the fear of losing everything, FEAR was greater than BRAVE of protecting it at all costs.

[@HeavyMagic001]

Sure Your Wife Is Proud, live long and prosper.

[@jaymepeddycoart1808]

He's is truly brave & compassionate ! Real hero ! I agree, "Some things in life worth fighting for." I wish many Blessings for him❤

[@jessallen7756]

He's not old enough to be a WWII vet.....possibly Vietnam....

[@carlamcdougald7546]

Good for him!! Somebody with backbone! What this nation was built on!

[@biscuits2572]

Golden!! God BLESS him!! I believe you did the right thing sir! You did it for all the right reasons, and you honored your parents by doing it. Not only that, but you saved two more houses!! You deserve a medal!! Big hugs from an old gal. ❤

[@ENDEAVOURSYourmother-yd6ki]

This chap is a hero. Imagine being told you've to leave your house knowing there's no fire services and just let it burn to then be told you're insurance won't cover it meanwhile there's plenty of money to fund war.

[@rg8282]

Finally someone that doesn’t include comments that divide America. We forget it’s The People v. the politicians and the politicians divide and conquer

[@HerpDerpNV]

Why should tax money pay to rebuild homes that people knowingly built in high hazard areas? That insurance only covered because they were forced to? I would rather fund a war for national survival than pay to rebuild a rich guy's > million dollar house for the 3rd time...

[@mrswatchwatch]

​@@HerpDerpNVYour mentality is what is wrong with America. His home was probably built before all of these contributing causes became an issue. Mismanagement by the elected leaders in LA and California are the reason he had to protect his livelihood. Please go read some books and educate yourself outside of the main stream indoctrination complex. California and this country need better informed voters to stop the insanity.

[@rg8282]

@ 🧐very different view I never thought about. The fire in studio city of a 4-story home was suspicious, especially if you saw the live interview of the home owners

[@namuen]

I'm not getting your connection between a private insurance company making profit domestically and the government funding war abroad with tax payer money.

[@kev14609]

Absolute Hero this man is. Now that's a great neighbor!

[@Ronin4614]

Good for you, sir. You stood your ground, did the right things to save your property and others. So happy to see things worked our for you.

[@ben_jax]

"Thanks is plenty..." Indeed a great person.

[@marcosolegariobaezlopez6615]

This gentleman KNOWS what to do, with the resources he has, and a lot of courage.

[@LiaSimon-f4o]

God bless you sir. A real hero. My brave son in Altadena saved the house using the pool water.

[@BearDidIt]

Oh bless him. Happy to hear some good news .

[@lynfl9814]

I completely admire this man for what he did. He implied that if there were some firefighters in his neighborhood, all the houses could have been saved; but, in areas where firefighters were fighting fires and saving homes, in some cases they ran out of water because they were taping so much water. Maybe in the future California should equip firetrucks with smaller hoses so they could fight more fires and save more houses when another one of these massive fires occurs. This man saved his home and neighbors homes with just a garden hose. Incredible feat by this older gentlemen; my hats off to you, sir.

[@andis9076]

I honestly think community should get train to handle fire in some degree so they can defend themself. It's tricky balance and could be hard since wife/kid has to evacuate, while husband stay to defend the neighbor hood.

[@Julie-hf4ch]

God bless him 🙏

[@debkunkel5840]

Smaller hoses mean less pressure and less chance to smother the fire with water sufficiently to not reflare. And the trucks do carry water- even pumpers that hook up to hydrants so that they can start attacking the fire when they arrive. Amazing all the "back seat" firefighters who are appearing in this comments and on other videos. I did it as volunteer for several years, was amazed to learn how quickly it can spread from nothing to fatal, and how hot it gets even if you aren't right on top of it (This isn't the movies.) The scope of this fire is awful because of the winds. Australia went through this same situation several years ago- a lot of brush, drought, and high winds and the smallest spark from a vehicle or tool that normally would not cause anything can suddenly become a fire that spreads out of control within minutes.

[@Sunshine-uz4cx]

Yes, he is amazing man!! ❤

[@dmitripogosian5084]

In some sense his technique was more productive. Such fires are spread (as recently Jasper Canada showed as well) to houses by flying ambers. So ignition points are small, and if under watch, can be extinguished with little water (especially if you presoak the house so that the roof is wet). Firefighters operate with high power hoses rather than spreading water thinly

[@TEC_Stuff]

I take my hat off to you, Sir. From one American on the opposite coast, you are the type of man that America was built upon. When faced with an obstacle, you did what you had to do, in spite of the government around you letting your community down. I would have tried to do the same thing in your situation. The sight of seeing flames and sparks all around was a test, and you passed it with flying colors. Hope your community can make it back. God Bless.

[@ahill4642]

Truly impressive. He’s been there his whole life, he knows fires, he prepared for this. He’s in great physical shape. Downright inspiring.

[@AllenDanner]

This gentleman is some hero. Hero with common sense. I agree with what he did, and like he said, if others would have done the same, their homes would still be standing. I fought fires for the forest service many years ago, and those embers that land on the room, could easily been put out. Very brave man, congrats to you sir....

[@chai848]

With respect sir I am also native Californian and these fires are not natural. God bless you for saving your home and others as well❤❤❤

[@missybelmont9830]

Not Natural At All.....

[@michelgingras7430]

We need more of this kind of man, should get answers from him so we can educate people.This is the home of the brave, just like that song about a flag and a country worth fighting for, and not run away.God bless you all from a french Canadian in northern Ontario.

[@JS-hb8nk]

God bless you man for your strength and resilience.

[@Harkart59]

Wow! What an amazing guy! Leave it to a guy my age to not only save his own place but a few friends as well. Fantastic!

[@Xuepreme69]

this is what you call a man. smart and saved himself and neighbors house by using small amount of water to soak his house. insane that he did not need a lot of water, just enough to soak the areas of his property. he is not kind, he is just reasonable, calm, and sound mind.

[@ingela_injeela]

And kind.

[@JB777z]

Yes he’s kind too.. 😊

[@tatyanadivinets6120]

Brave enough!!! I’m sure he probably prayed like never before ,during this fire time! Angels involved too….🙏🏼✝️🔥

[@ftsection2156]

He was prepared. Also, based on what he said all the houses could be saved if firefighters were there.

[@BambiO.]

‘Thanks is plenty’ He’s a sweet man

[@pipsqueex]

what a brave and beautiful human.

[@keniasorto6872]

Que valiente señor👏👏!! Dios lo Bendiga mucho y le de mucha fuerza.

[@zoilagarcia2190]

It all came down to quick thinking, bravery and having faith. God bless you Sir with many more years of life and health.

[@christinelivebird]

God was with this gentleman no doubt. Seems like a good man ❤❤❤

[@terri6854]

The same God who allowed the fire to happen in the first place? Or is he not powerful enough to stop it?

[@christinelivebird]

@ sin opens you up to the evil one and all that comes with that. In all things even the bad that happens is a mercy Better suffer here and repent than go into the eternal fire

[@HandsomeMalcolmcats]

@@terri6854 “Allowed” free will. God is not doing anything TO us, but with prayers and faith God can work THROUGH us to bless us and others. Maybe become that person.

[@KelluyPowell-1985]

I guess he wasn't with the people in Altadena who died. Maybe god likes rich people more. actually he is white and that guy who died hosing his house was black so that could have been it too.

[@TheUncommonShaman]

@@terri6854it’s Armageddon and human choices caused climate change. So consider yourself warned through GODs power.

[@todow48]

You could tell they told him not to say certain things. But great neighbor to have. Glad he survived.

[@wawabbit]

Who is "they?"

[@RubyRedDances]

This is the new way. Every homeowner and renter should have survival training for the circumstances that can arise in their neighborhoods.

[@bolerkins]

"Uh....you know....Thanks...is plenty" !!! That tells you who he is more than anything !! God bless this Titan of an old school man !!

[@joanholg15]

Glad he survived it. He is very lucky.

[@kayf6268]

Luck has nothing to do with it friend. That’s good sense and determination.

[@blueskysailing]

I think he should have every right to stay behind and protect his house. It was controllable for him and he did an amazing job. He even protected his two neighbors homes. God bless him! 🙋🙏

[@brendahawkes6]

Glad he is safe and saved his home. However some others tried the same and lost their life sadly. Some stayed as long as they could and fought and even firefighters came but the winds just fed the fires and they had to give up. The water couldn't win with 40ft wall of flames. The video was scary for those trying.

[@charcat1571]

@@brendahawkes6Right!? All these armchair experts that weren’t even there. SMH

[@amyitis]

They didnt even go over how he did it. He stayed back with his son and grandson. They had a pump and hose that siphoned the water from their swimming pool to spray the house down, on top of using their garden hose. Theyd come back every few hours to put gas into the pump to keep it going. Them having a pool saved their house.

[@HandsomeMalcolmcats]

I’m pretty sure that was a different family because I saw that on another station and that was another house in Guy altogether

[@amyitis]

@HandsomeMalcolmcats the old guy looks the same in both videos but I don't know if that's r*cist of me to say?

[@brandonmacdonald7802]

According to these comments it's because he's a real man. Has nothing to do with the thousands of gallons of water he had access to.

[@amyitis]

@HandsomeMalcolmcats the old guy looked the same so I thought it was the same story?

[@gfgerl]

@@brandonmacdonald7802 Okay, that did make me spit out my iced tea and laugh. But on the serious side, still took huevos to stay back and be surrounded by fire with a hope and a prayer…and the pool of course. Prayers to the unfortunate.

[@Skidoo22]

What an inspiration. A perfect neighbour. Help this man and his neighbours!

[@NakedEyes-lm3bj]

Humble and courageous guy! He saved his home. That is precious!

[@inezzbeadz]

AMAZING MAN with pure tough mind set!! God bless him

[@mobetta3456]

Just WOW !!! Sir, you are amazing !! I love the sticky notes on the door (Turn off the A/C). That is me. I'm in my 70s. If anybody called you crazy for staying, they surely can't say anything now.

[@kyungshin5855]

Evacuation order is more like "Let the fire burn everything. Don't interrupt!"

[@smokingONsumDRO]

exactly. everyone living in these places should learn basic fire fighting skills and stay and fight that shit

[@wawabbit]

​@@smokingONsumDRO Agreed.