Couple in their 80s saves home from Palisades Fire using garden hoses

[@Clara-cy1rj]

All these old people who saved their homes continue to amaze me

[@Coliocoliocolio]

They’re just lucky. These people are responsible for most of the deaths. They found a few people in their yards with hoses

[@abc123fhdi]

also in altadena there was an older guy who saved his house with a garden hose and another guy who saved a few houses on his street.

[@irmasanchez5274]

​@@ColiocoliocolioLuck has nothing to do with smart able bodied people. They planted those oaks that assisted. They took out, and used the hoses. Tha wasn't "luck."

[@SprucedandGussied]

I've been noticing this. All these older folks, just have more gumption and are less scared. I've been in a situation where an arsonist starting fires around my property and I had to put them out myself. The biggest one almost reached my home and i did what I could but had to stop because the flames were insanely hot, I was fortunate that the Fire Department did arrive in time. So I understand these people. It is so dangerous though. I live in LA btw. this happened to me two summers ago.

[@taramcdonough3599]

Old school mentality...dont depend on the gov for what you can do yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery Winston 💪

[@bekind5738]

I loved how she said her husband planted oak trees. Oak trees help provide shelter from the wind and also prevent invasive grass from growing that spread fire,

[@user-nt3gv1qu6y]

Amazing, I did not know this, thank you for sharing

[@mizzury54]

The Los Angeles Times had an article about the oak trees just a few weeks ago

[@CHUBIBO143]

planting oak trees should be a must for everyone as it saves lives the WHILE COMMUNITY SHOULD PLAN. ON HOW THEY PREVENT THESE KIND OF PHENOMEN TO HAPPEN AGAIN. LIKED INVESTING OUTSIDE WATER SPRINKLERS. AND WATER RESERVE

[@Dr.BenjiBuddy]

That is fascinating. How come the oak trees didn't catch fire?

[@RannPatterson]

I’m in northeast Alabama and my grandfather planted two oaks in his backyard (1940s) which are now very large; I live in their house and they shade it from our hot summer sun. I was worried about them during our three month drought in 2016, but my brother told me they are “water hogs” they’ll survive when nothing else does; which might explain how their roots (which are huge) probably helped irrigate the land area around that couple’s house. Ingenious idea! I learned something new today- now I know why oaks are called Mighty Oaks because they are!

[@Kepi_Kei]

This goes to show that one must never underestimate elderly people!

[@jenniferbouldin113]

I'm sure surviving the Great depression was much worse than a fire❤

[@GPC712]

​@@jenniferbouldin113 They're 85 and 86. The Great Depression started in 1929 and ended in 1939 so they didn't live through it.

[@stressmuffin]

Since this couple had experience with big fires in their area, they will never forget how they survived that first fire. What a beautiful and badass (in a wonderful way) couple!

[@marcusmuse4787]

Experience.

[@nexusly6720]

besides joe biden

[@jhanes3791]

Bless them. They are of a generation who worked so hard for everything they have and of a generation who won't give up without a fight. Excellent role models.😊

[@RippSnortin]

Hope the son is there and armed.

[@anns.9443]

Second that!!!

[@Riahhsanii]

My heart!!!! I’m so happy they still have their home!!! What an amazing story!!!! I hope her husband makes a full recovery!!!

[@badwater]

Finally... a happy story. Thank you!

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

Hello how are you doing how are you doing😊

[@JeffreyGillespie]

People of this generation are made of tougher stuff ❤

[@Marcus12st]

🥰♥

[@brendareed5050]

@@Marcus12st it takes alot of courage, it's obvious they didn't have strength, but they gave it everything they had.

[@jaligawesa]

Exactly! They are experienced!

[@Charles-bz8px]

This is courage under fire.

[@bereniceferndale-671]

Definitely

[@redsargent4762]

What a beautiful home and brave couple!

[@Kat-md6rz]

When the Son Spoke it made me cry with joy! I'm so happy he still has his Parents!

[@tondalayajr]

Me too 😢makes me even appreciate my parents

[@brendareed5050]

Me too, he must be so proud of his parents!

[@jkd1381]

Never Underestimate Our Elderly!!!! They Are The Crown Jewel Of Our Society!!!

[@hf..7271]

💯 % truthful 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️😇😇😇

[@yamamushi]

Speak for yourself, I'm looking forward to Soylent Green

[@matriksist]

Yep. Old schooled are wiser, during their time no technology they rely on instincts, common sense and practicality.

[@agatastaniak7459]

Never tell a woman it's something wong with her when she is stubborn. Since this lady is as stubborn as they only get. And in all likelihood this is how civilization progressed. It took a lot of stubborn ladies with their equally stubborn partners. And here were are. How come they did? Well, lots of luck, lots of thinking ahead, team work and lots of stubborness. And I swear, next time aorund anyone complains about me being stubborn, I'm sending them this video.

[@michaelfagan-y9f]

YES ALL THESE OLD PEOPLE SAVED THEIR HOMES TO AMAZE US

[@susiesmith546]

What a wonderful story. They saved that beautiful home. Kind of story that should be shown over and over.

[@robingastonia9192]

Bless their hearts, I love this story. This story just goes to show you that old people still have alot of life and love still in their bodies. A person can do what they want to when they want to and have to. What an amazing couple. I am 70 and I do things that most 70 years old have just given up.

[@katyelder.5]

Me, too. 76+

[@KevinBenson-vl8kt]

Heck, I've seen people in their upper 70's do things that people in their 60's think that they are too old to do.

[@Thebluesky0311]

what a true POWER couple!! God bless :)

[@HisDaughter1144-q9g]

Facts !!!

[@drico3747]

Amen! 🙏🏼✝️

[@maxr336]

They are frickin legends!

[@cherylsibson2529]

So much fortitude and forthsight to plant those Oak trees, brilliant move! That's what courage looks like!

[@VALENCIA-d7f4q]

Thank God! I'm glad they were able to save their home and can live out the rest of their lives in the home they worked hard for!

[@CodeDeb]

Planted those oaks and knew what they were doing! 👏👏 More people need to professionally plan a less combustible garden / yard. And LA County needs to plant and grow less combustible plants in their parks and mountains 💯

[@scorpina69]

And get rid of Australian Eucalyptus trees all together! I read that many of these oil filled trees were planted there. Stupid!!!

[@Eliza-d8t]

who need planner bs titles , educate self n use common sense, going to gym waste of monies , put more time in your home planning n caring to others .

[@imjamming]

According to the son, both parents are well educated and according to the wife/mother, the couple have prior experience with battling wildfires as they lived thru the 1990s Palisade fire.

[@TammyStearns]

So much support for those home owners God bless them may the husband recover soon

[@WestsideYouKnow]

LOVE love love this story! ❤

[@stevenjohnson8736]

I’m so happy for these 2 couple for saving their house now they don’t have to worry about going to the homeless shelter

[@royholmes9621]

Wow...These 2 are tough. There is alot of stories of older people that are brave and have fought the fires to save their homes.

[@MoonlightSonata214]

I'm absolutely amazed that they could protect an enormous property of this size with 2 garden hoses. And in their 80s!! It was another miracle that they were able to get water pressure from their hoses!

[@tigrehermano]

Maybe its just negligence to move people out to let it all burn

[@youtubemademecreateanewcha6965]

@@tigrehermano I think so. Just think if there was a fire truck there with 4 firemen fighting the fire. They could have save a bunch of homes.

[@rozettathompson9270]

What a blessing

[@rozettathompson9270]

Thank You

[@believeintendcreate]

The key is, they planted all those trees that helped protect their property, which is interesting

[@amypola5903]

This. It wasn't just the hoses. They learned and prepared from the last one. People that had hoses and pumps to pull water from their pools saved their homes too. All the tools. It wasn't luck. They were prepared. They had hoses on both sides. Although it was a massive blessing they had water pressure. But if they had a pool and a pump that could work it you don't! Clothes to protect from burns, and masks to filter smoke would be wise additions also. But these people show us what being prepared can do. Still sometimes nature bulldozes all the preparation and does what it does. But the fact some were able to get through it with various preparation teaches a lot.

[@imjamming]

@@amypola5903 They have also aged gracefully. Not everyone could to this in their mid 80s.

[@rosecorley6748]

Thank you ABC for this great story about this older couple saving their home with garden hoses. They are Heros and very inspiring!!!

[@DodlDecF]

Bless them both and hoping for a fast recovery for the gentleman.

[@dawnsstar5918]

Wow. These people are something. More power to you both.

[@leaozturk9923]

God did it

[@noracanon8110]

The couple have a lot of common sense, they tried their best and they did an excellent job. My respect and God bless them both🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@Nicole-zv7ee]

Their son must be so proud of them. What an amazing couple!

[@Endahsusi-d1s]

God bless this couple

[@ladydumpsterfire]

...Okay but can we appreciate how freaking metal her "here I stay. as a human being or ashes" quote was? lol I don't know that I'd have made the same choice as them, but I can respect it. Glad they won their fight in the end. They're a different breed. ❤

[@mrsdraper171]

They are both too cute. I'm happy they are safe.

[@M5mejane_SomeoneNew]

Such a beautiful couple and such a beautiful home! I’m so happy that they by themselves were able to save it and that they’re both okay!!! ❤❤

[@Lacey13-i3b]

What the heck! The son has lots to live to up with parents like this! It is a high bar. Amazing!

[@harrisonhanson2998]

Now THEY are a true power couple!

[@maifrank6048]

That is what you call a true marriage. And I would like to compliment the lady broadcaster's respectable and classy taste how do you call it, attire and make up.

[@reesedaniel5835]

Yes I noticed that too. Finally one that actually looks professional and not like a high class call girl.

[@mariaokhapkina6971]

That's the first thing that stood out to me too!

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

@@mariaokhapkina6971Really 😊

[@suescholz5993]

Hugs to these beautiful people.

[@Hope.Israel.prophetic]

GOD bless these precious people.

[@shannajohnston193]

I wept openly at their bravery, their accomplishment....I am so grateful that they did not perish in this devastation. Peace be with our people. Gaia will heal.💖

[@scorpina69]

Yes Gaia will repair herself, if only humans knew how to heal themselves too...

[@leaozturk9923]

Jesus did

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

Hello Shanna how are you doing how are you doing😊

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

@@leaozturk9923Amen 🙏🏻

[@MarthaDelgadillo-u7s]

These folks Are the Celebrities, WISDOM and COMMON SENSE and having the STRENGTH, to do what needed to be done. GOD BLESS THEM BOTH.

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

Hello how are you doing how are you doing 😊God bless you

[@Cassie-iw1qk]

From one Nana to another Nana 💜 you are an inspiration n blessed 🙏 long health life for you two beautiful folks 🧡

[@NLR759]

Tough and resourceful seniors. Good for them 👏👏

[@ladyd8339]

This is the generation that learned reading, writing and arithmetic in school! Not politics and sex! They learned to read and use their brain and how to work hard! We are losing all.of those traits! The educational system we have now is not preparing children for hard times! They are being brainwashed and coddled! Kudos to those of my generation!

[@Eliza-d8t]

too much on computering n trusted this toy that can steal your everything thru the air n cannot defend self .... WEF satanic plan , monitor n control everyone as their slaves . WHO DOES really owns all these things if their Motto say : You owns nothing, you will be happier . BS

[@lynnferriman967]

Great presence of wisdom and "lets make a plan " way of living.....

[@Paiadakine]

Maybe there should be neighboorhood volunteer firefighters with hoses and pumps and gear stored near by. Seems like many folks saved their homes with buckets and garden hoses.

[@MaryLopez-em3rc]

Pumps need electricity and electricity out. Anyone nuts enough to live in a canyon or the side of a mountain in fire country better have a generator and a rent a fireman on speed dial.

[@TheChunkMonk69420]

issue was there was no water, this couple was lucky and most likely had to deal with the fire early on before resources ran out

[@kcook4243]

Many saved their houses w water from their swimming pools

[@raaawkstaaar]

@ they obviously had water smh

[@raaawkstaaar]

@ this couple had no pool, they used water from their hose

[@pinkworld9384]

With Age There Is Wisdom And Experience!🙏 I ♥️ You LA!

[@BetsyLindsay]

Amazing! Awesome couple working together to save that home. Your son must be very proud of both of you!

[@Legally_Bomb]

Blessings to this couple. 🙏🏿

[@marysilvergirl6025]

Wow what inspiring people, I am admiring their joyful faces.

[@Corsario-tf4bq]

When you plant Oak trees , no brush will grow under them, this helps to avoid underbrush fires. Californians should think about planting more of these wonderful trees.

[@daniharrison4062]

God heal this man🙏

[@Mike_Davidson]

Many others besides them stayed and saved their homes as well.

[@Lacey13-i3b]

You notice a lot of them are 60+ years old!

[@Mike_Davidson]

@Lacey13-i3b Yes. Some guy put lawn sprinklers on his roof and then evacuated with them running. His house survived. All men should have stayed and fought.

[@Lacey13-i3b]

@@Mike_Davidson All men, and all women, all able-bodied persons. I would, and, as having grown up in CA, I have.

[@Lacey13-i3b]

@@Mike_Davidson Watch Hasan's meeting with the inmates fighting the fires. It is humbling.

[@Lacey13-i3b]

@@Mike_Davidson An 80+ year old couple saved their house with hoses. Most of the brave saves were by people over 60. What does that tell you?

[@LS-rc5lc]

Very happy for the brave elderly couple. When it comes to elderly people it's all about life experience they have. God bless them both.

[@evandh1989]

This is amazing. It also shows LA screwed up both in prevention AND in response. Because if this couple and a small handful of others could save their homes with nothing more than *garden hoses,* why couldn’t everyone else have done the same thing?

[@anyonecansee4601]

This duo are badass super heroes ❤

[@x-raycat323]

This is the second story I've heard of someone who saved their house with a garden hose and the police chief said that was impossible

[@ednabelurking]

That's bc the government would love for that to be the case. Time will tell, but I'm betting the government is hoping to snap up that land.

[@angelikalindenau943]

It probably depends on what water source you have. If there is nobody else or few others drawing on it, happy watering!

[@soyou4217]

some died doing the same thing. so it is dangerous. but i guess it could work. what if water stops? it is possible if there is no wind and only ur house is burning. this was a lot of house and many many tress burning, you could die from smoke. they also planted trees... and i think they got lucky... u know? i am thinking turning on auto sprinkler and leaving the house before it gets too bad. but who knows

[@katyafan]

@@soyou4217 The fire department said not to do that, that is party why the hoses had trouble with having enough water pressure. Everyone who can needs to conserve right now. They need every bit they can get.

[@tubecontributor3206]

@@katyafan No, no, no the issue is that the idiotic head of water (she costs 750k a year) drained the reservoir. Did you also hear that they were using pool water?

[@kokonana4086]

These elderly folks teach us how they survive everything throwing their way since the mid century. Salute their wisdom and heart of courage!

[@SS-wk7fx]

You are good people and God was with you. Bless you and give thanks to Him.

[@carmenbryant466]

What a couple! Bless them both with health and safety!!!

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

Hello how are you doing how are you doing😊 Amen 🙏🏻

[@MrMustangrick]

God bless this couple. Way to go!

[@cxyyoutube5270]

Much respect to this elderly couple!

[@Wowjustwow37]

So proud of them! Most know it will almost be impossible to rebuild it as nice as the one they have!

[@annettavicckies9352]

Wow!! It's a miracle.. tenacity is more like a miracle

[@sharonanderson3373]

What they did was very very dangerous but I am very happy they are alive. They need to thank God for being alive

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

Hello how are you doing how are you doing😊 God did 🙏🏻

[@ruthwest1459]

My admiration to these brave people.

[@FatmaFalciTarot-x1i]

What a magnificent home 🏡 🙏👍👋🇺🇸

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

Jesus did 🙏🏻

[@ramos.nitrorc]

they were a different generation for sure!! special people!

[@TwiffaWV]

God blessed you both! ❤

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

Hello Trish how are you doing how are you doing😊 Amen 🙏🏻

[@monicamiller4274]

WOW!. THEIR COVENANT AND UNION CAN’T BE SHAKEN! GOD BLESS THEIR HEALTH AND STRENGTH!. SHALOM!.

[@SandraForde-o5f]

Oh their poor son to fear they died!!! Well guess what sonny boy...your Mom and Dad are to smart for that!!! God Bless Them❤❤❤

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CheribabyTx]

What an amazingly beautiful home they have! God bless this precious couple! ❤

[@finessesims4780]

Thank God 🙏

[@SigXman]

This is why I hate eco friendly water hoses and adaptors. I want full power everyday.

[@daniharrison4062]

We need more smart people like this

[@johnb4183]

WOW ! FANTASTIC job MOM and DAD ! 🎉🎉🎉

[@r.j.b.1645]

Thankful! Be happy and your beautiful home🙏

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Shoutout❤ to them seniors savi g their home

[@dwipurnamasari5630]

Amazing home... beautiful home and beautiful people that couple

[@gina_wisdompink1116]

I think this is the best case study for the future home protection from deadliest wildfire like this. How amazing.

[@IamLinLin]

Amazing story ❤

[@fanny3942]

So much fortitude 🙏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👍🏼💖

[@JamesBond-lk8op]

Good for them ! Glad to see both have survived the Fires ! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂👍

[@boudicca7181]

Brave couple.

[@FLIPPY-w3z]

Im happy they saved their home thank You God..😊

[@dreamer9398]

Amazing they dealt with two major fire and survive

[@lancenguyen9175]

God bless these folks with the energy and will to save their home.

[@judynone7805]

Nice ….. They had the will to persevere. May both of them stay in the masters hands. God bless them both. See to it he has a speedy recovery from in injuries too. 😊❤❤❤

[@RandyPitts-b3t]

Hello how are you doing how are you doing😊 Amen 🙏🏻

[@Lolita.Lempika2919]

Thank you God 🎉

[@djaa7]

Stories like these only encourage people to ignore evacuation orders. I've seen 4 stories like this one but the death toll is at 24 and counting. And hundreds of people tried the same thing and failed. Go ahead and keep highlighting the people that got extremely lucky to encourage more people to stay next time. Let's get that death toll really high ABC 7!

[@rhondabennett8530]

Agreed, this is reckless behavior not to be glorified. Did you hear the pain and anguish in their son's voice? This 86 year old man could loose his life while hospitalized as a result of his injuries. Oh well, live life on your own terms and take yourself out based on the same premise. Who am I to judge?

[@patriciarouse16]

Hey....living in this world means learning what to do to survive. Hats off to the ready to rock and roll!!! Live and tell the tale. Only you CAN prevent Woo hooo!!!

[@and497]

Beautiful home, beautiful people

[@aurozappa305]

How dare they try and save their home , im surprised the police didn't force them to leave

[@wge621]

What a beautiful home. My heart goes out to the people who weren't able to save their home. It seems obvious to me to evacuate but when you are so close to death already, I can see why it would make sense to try and save your life as you have it vs relying on help the rest of your life. Really incredible but I hope no one who didn't do this feels guilty or sad for not doing the same

[@lg206]

Some people just have stronger survival instincts and they are quick thinking. One of the things I never understood when I was in school in LA is how many people see their house backing up to fields of dry, flammable vegetation, and don’t think to proactively soak that area. Yes, the water bill will be high, but vastly cheaper than any out-of-pocket costs from rebuilding that home.

[@greeneyes0078]

God Bless to both of them. To the husband - it shows you are a fighter - no doubt you will recover from your injuries and will return home to enjoy.

[@patrices.strong73rt]

Fantastic , what a pair !! Thankful for thier acomplishment for sure 😊❤🙏

[@marybarrett47]

Heal quickly, Winston - God bless you both

[@tashajohnson2849]

They told that fire “ENOUGH, you can’t have this one!” 😂

[@novagonzales1651]

That's amazing and thank God they are both ok! ❤