During Palisades fire, janitor used hose and pool water to save apartments after refusing evacuation

[@Dreaminclouds315]

My dad taught me 20 or so years ago when I was a little girl that if there was ever a fire coming from the hills behind us, spray down the house and surrounding shrubbery. Seeing how this method saved houses in these fires unlocked that stored memory . My dad died 9 years ago but his lessons remain ❤

[@WhichCountry-r9z]

Your dad is very proud of you❤❤❤

[@lisacarden1309]

We were lucky to have such great Daddy’s 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@mariarohmer2374]

What a wise, caring man to do that! Would that all parents be as insistent and concerned. My dad chose to drink and cheat instead of being a father. Very happy you had such a great role model.

[@jeanie8831]

❤

[@francesmariannellamado8790]

You are a hero as you you use the water hose to stop the fire. 🙏🙏😎😎

[@KingTheRat]

This man needs a huge bonus from the owners!

[@DivineDestiny77]

That and he deserves a promotion acting so responsible as if he owns the place. The owners should turn one unit into a condo and give it to him as a thank you if he rents somewhere else. That’s the least they can do to thank him.

[@runderwo]

He's more likely to be fired for violating written policies and procedures and putting the company at risk of a theoretical lawsuit had he been injured or killed in the fire.

[@jamesdiamond5725]

@@DivineDestiny77youre a dreamer but you are right but don’t forget who probably owns that property jews dont give thay only take

[@BeautifulDelights951]

​@@runderwoWhy is America so big on lawsuits?? The only people that benefit from a lawsuit are the lawyers.

[@raaawkstaaar]

@@DivineDestiny77 he obviously lives in one of the units on site, that's usually part of the salary of an on site maintenance guy!

[@higherselfabove]

God bless this good man.

[@nr1785]

Looks like he has a beautiful, kind little companion in that little pup.

[@dananelson9427]

Every story of a house or structure still standing was because of the initiative a few good men took it into their own hands and had a will of steel and held their ground against a raging fire and saved theirs and others properties. What a lesson we are all learning in this! Bless those men as well as everyone who lost their homes.

[@Stealthsilent1337]

It wasn’t a raging fire. Otherwise one 70 year old man with a garden hose couldn’t stop the fire.

[@Feb1960s]

You're delusional

[@Feb1960s]

Many stayed and used hoses and died.

[@JCisReal]

Unfortunately there were also deaths from attempting the same. I guess it's just knowing when it's time to leave and pray for the best?

[@JCisReal]

​@@Stealthsilent1337the firemen played a big part in it as well.

[@kristinedepaz6243]

The owner of that apartment must be grateful for saving that house free rent for a year as a sign of gratitude be compassionate

[@kathrynmauro8673]

He deserves a medal for his courage, helping to save the apartment building.

[@bonnyvondolores2647]

Thanks for posting any good news, and the bravery of many.

[@notaclu6911]

There has been a few people that stayed and used their generators to take water from their swimming pools and were able to save their homes and even those beside them when not a firetruck was in sight! Bravo to them!! Remember when you rebuild to use fire retardent materials, and have a generator and good long jet hose to save your homes.

[@MoonlightSonata214]

This man deserves a substantial raise, and the owner of the building should buy the water jet he describes, as it would be a valuable tool to save the building going forward.

[@teawithmissyp]

God bless him. He was the helper looking out for everyone.

[@jenniferruth812]

Brave, honorable man.

[@jazziez6467]

Theres another guy that saved their home setting up gas power washer into pool and having it spray the house, it was a father, son and grandson

[@wandaherring7526]

He saved three homes.

[@bubblescashmere6030]

You are a such a humble hero. Thank you for your bravery and dedication. We love your adorable pup 🐶 ❤

[@Linnie1021]

So basically what I have seen on the news.. so far.. are 60+ year old men using ingenuity and sheer will power who are saving their (and their neighbor's) homes... 💜🙏

[@wandaherring7526]

Yes.

[@johnowens8530]

If the owners dont give him a five figure bonus for risking his life for them, then they are crooked.

[@janewhite572]

Bless this man. Old-school resilience and common sense.

[@0zoneTherapyCures]

This man is LUCKY he had enough pressure in his hose. Others didn't.

[@juralynbrato2323]

Maybe they need more water pump pressure supply to help the fire fighter. Not just watch or run away...

[@JCisReal]

He's the janitor?! I sure the owner shows his appreciation abundantly!❤

[@sososo2445]

How about the people that rent there, he saved them from being homeless. Brave and smart man.

[@jeanie8831]

Do it yourself !! Don't wait on others. Truly love this spirit. It only takes one spark, as we all know. ❤❤❤❤

[@dreamer9398]

And this is why Janitors are the unsung heroes in society

[@ralphjames586]

That sometimes many took them for granted

[@truegrit7697]

This janitor should have free rent for life for saving the apartment (and rental income) for the owners!

[@socal5039]

I live in San Diego and my dad would always tell me when the Santa Ana winds came, that we need to water the house, that's what we would do.We would spray the house down and all the plants and trees throughout the day on our property. Thank goodness nothing bad happened , but my dad was always on it.

[@marciabueno5093]

Not today devil, not today!

[@andre1987eph]

have no idea what this channel is, but you earned a sub. why aren't more people like this janitor and the old guy featured a few days ago who also saved himself in the palisades?

[@leonaheraty3760]

God bless this good man. He needs a huge raise! 😊

[@anaogle-watson9561]

God bless this man and his little dog 🙏

[@cindyrenfroe5212]

Ahh God bless this beautiful man he is truly a hero and did the best he could and a cute little dog ,,,,

[@GiniaGuin]

This man deserves to be monetarily appreciated for savings all those people's homes 💯💯💯💯🙏

[@elsiecater156]

Bless this sensible man he understood if he didn't try he would like others not have a home he would have nothing. He used common sense and am glad he had water to use lucky apartment residents also I hope this man has a great life, glad to seehis cute companion too.😊❤

[@lindapaxman7788]

Someone didn't get the audio done... Nice this man helped❤

[@elainegoolsby9902]

Well done good and faithful servant!! Sir, you are a great citizen. God bless you with long life, peace, love, ❤️, and joy! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇💞🌉

[@Maria-x2j8j]

I'm glad you're okay and your house, I'm praying for you. Your a good helper

[@cyndeelou-i1e]

Thank goodness he saved them

[@theonemox]

Theres literally 10+ stories like this already coming out.. and so it begs the question. If an untrained civilian can save their house and other peoples homes with garden hoses. Why were the fire fighters? It seems pretty clear that many more homes could have been saved... I've also seen many videos of the fire sort of slowly, casually burning through neighborhoods and no fire trucks anywhere in sight?

[@robbiemarcum8878]

I think here were so many streets, blocks and places for the firefighter to be. They were spread so thin.

[@Speakupok]

They were doing their best and remember the water pressure was very low.

[@twitteringothers5059]

@@Speakupok And in some cases, there were no water at all. The firefighters are doing the best they could with what they had.

[@junortiz4585]

God bless and protect you more Mr Jeff Ridgeway. You risked your life for duty beyond necessary. May apt. owners look up to you with full gratitude ang care for you and your family with utmost concern too now and always. YOU ARE A HERO...PRAYING FROM THE PHILIPPINES🙏🙏♥️

[@blueamenaa749]

Great guy.👍🙏🙏🙏💐

[@pon1952leod]

Difficult times reveal the true character of a man…he was there all along.🤗👋🇨🇦

[@gailshaw5192]

Now this is an American hero 👏 🙌 😊God bless 🙏 him.

[@jerig2820]

Well done sir!!❤

[@lakeguy65616]

he didn't rely on the government. Self reliance.

[@Feb1960s]

He had help from the government. The fire department 🚒 that put out the flames 🔥 before it reached him. Duh

[@miinyongg]

No amount of gratitude is enough for this man ❤ staying away from his own family to do such bravery I could only understand how his heart felt being away from his family He has good workmanship with unimaginable courage . I have huge respect for him

[@catmomclark9053]

What does his job title have to do with anything? How about "this brave individual". Really people

[@jonirosesandflowers4650]

Good job!!

[@writesll]

What a hero and an absolute jewel

[@ShawnHaun]

When the government fails

[@user-fx5vb3oi3k]

my uncle saved his house with a tractor/manure pump and 1200 gallons from septic tank.

[@twitteringothers5059]

Just yesterday I watched an old video of a man who lost his fire insurance due to a previous wildfire. To protect his house now, he decided to install a sprinkler system on the facade of his house as well as making his yard free of potential combustibles. This should be among the standard of every community located in potential wildfire zones.

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Dont waste the water . Years ago they got every one to work together to conserve water . You dont hear that now .?? !!

[@leanneadams2549]

Free rent for him - forever I would think !!!

[@AlisonDavies-vj9un]

What a good guy god bless him ❤❤❤

[@curanderoverde]

Free rent for life for this dude

[@cetanacetana8265]

What an angel of a man

[@TS-jj1wi]

You shpuld not want for anything rest of your life brother 👍👍👍

[@jeanmarierock4603]

He didn't give up! 🙏💕

[@Sultan-cf5wf]

Guy looks like King Theoden from Return of the King.

[@pennytull6459]

❤Well done. You risked your life doing this "Good Deed".

[@brittenyevans1101]

Lord, please continue to bless this man ❤.

[@Mlmv266]

Another “ happy story” in the midst of tragedy. God bless everyone affected in this tragedy

[@bzb500]

The man has common sense. He utilized a simple strategy and saved the structure. He's an example of a genius. We have had fires burning for a week. Firefighters wasted tons of water. They can use ocean water but too stubborn to try. It's getting to be old news and really idiotic.

[@norxgirl1]

"......sometimes not even the trees are burned....its the houses themselves that just went up like flames...." Smart meters again? Triggered from the electrical source?

[@aburningpromise]

I'd refuse evac too after what happened in Hawaii!

[@samflower31]

Growing up in Florida and being very aware of the dangers of trees and brush being directly against our houses I can’t imagine how the state of California has not put these practices into place with all of the fire issues they have. It’s incredible seeing all these homes with branches and shrubs, touching them. That’s part of the reason why the insurance companies have dropped people. The wildfires are unavoidable because California is a desert however, there is a tremendous amount of negligence on the part of the local and state leaders, as well as the residents who refused to accept that they need to maintain the trees and shrubs around their home. We are each individually responsible for ourselves and our property. Our local and state leaders are responsible for our infrastructure so that we can maintain our properties. This is a travesty. Imagine what the media would have done to Ron DeSantis if this is how he had handled hurricanes Helene and Milton.

[@annmarie2964]

Because if you clear too much it increases the likelihood of landslides/mudslides. California terrain is very different from Florida terrain.

[@jcismyall]

Exactly…the root systems secure the earth like rebar…especially with earthquakes.

[@Angela-x1u7h]

Buy you sump pump like they use to pump water out creek to fill up pool or pump it out or to wet high ways down

[@trudyharding4277]

Fight or flight through fear is a gift From God & used correctly it always brings you out as a winner. I kept on saying something is wrong the houses are burning but not the trees! Cheap wood and flammable paint coatings was fuel to the fire 🔥 Praying that fainess will be applied to all for LAX & Caroline flood victims 🙏

[@Angela-x1u7h]

Dam house on beach burnt with ocean full water

[@whateverwhatever6496]

I don't think people should have risked their lives for their homes. BUT... the more of these videos I see? If all the homeowners had tried to put these fires out around their homes and not trusted the fire department to do it? It might have saved a lot of homes. Back in the day--there were no fire departments. You only had yourself, your family, and your neighbors to help stop a fire. It's a revelation after the fact.

[@ca-fl5he]

Nwsm will be ticked cause this interferes with his 15 min city plans. Put up security cams, all over the complex. Just in case.

[@jonirosesandflowers4650]

Lot smarter than Gavin Gruesome

[@blueskies386]

God will bless him!!

[@Charlie-xm6dg]

You do what you have to do.

[@diatribe1194]

WARRIOR

[@meribelgoldwin]

Hero

[@juralynbrato2323]

Maybe if people doing like this, if they have hose or water pump to control the fire around thier house. Maybe it couldn't that worst happen. They can save thier home.

[@jannicegreenway1666]

YEHOVAH GOD BLESS THIS MAN ❤

[@Julia-tn2jt]

Amazing how CA discovers that WATER can put out a fire. 😅

[@chezzachezza7325]

He will probably be put in jail

[@nadjakovacevic6988]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AdrianMunch]

I hope the ow we realizes what a sacrifice that was.

[@lisacarden1309]

Good Man God Bless Him 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@RootsOfEden911]

Good man, but please don't let the water run out of the facet while washing hands, this saves TONS of water when we all shut the faucet off.

[@DorisWhittingham]

Everything’s built with wood and glass a great big tinder box.

[@twitteringothers5059]

People should be allowed to stay to save their homes with the caveat they are responsible for themselves. Or each community should be allowed to form fire-busting groups which go around watering properties or stomping out embers before the fire-fighters arrive.

[@TS-jj1wi]

HERO ! 😮😅😅😅

[@lafabricadebodas]

That building looks made of concrete though

[@djboogieboy]

👍

[@ClaraElisabeta]

Lucky bestard, God was kipping him alive and wise and with strength of spirit. It*s mere luck, faith and God almighty, have mercy, he is old sooo where to run and what to do with after fire life, result .

[@ChrisBrown-pw2lb]

HERE'S THE PROBLEM THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE WERE TRYI G TO DO THE SAME THING AT THE SAME TIME WHICH DIDN'T HELP THE WATER SUPPLY PROBLEM. THAT MEANS....YES YOU MAY HAVE SAVED HIS OWN APARTMENT BUT MAY HAVE COST THE LOSS OF OTHER BUILDINGS. THIS GUY IS TRYING TO ACT HERO BUT EVERYTHING HE DID TO PUT OUT THOSE SPARKS WAS SELF-SERVICING AND HAD HIS OWN INTERESTS AT HEART. THIS *SSHAT IS NOT A HERO AND MAY HAVE HELPED CONTRIBUTE IN THE DEATHS OF SOME OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES BY REDIRECTING WATER THAT WAS MORE URGENTLY NEEDED SOMEWHERE ELSE.

[@sharonbunn7311]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Stilled-z2j9k]

❤

[@raisaros4641]

My heartfelt condolences to you all. May you find the strength and resilience to rebuild swiftly. Salut for this man. May God protect him. And please remember the suffering of the people in Gaza who have lost everything more. Let's pray for improvement in the coming days. May this disaster not stem from any huge conspiracy... A theory suggests that the global elite intentionally burned LA to develop the "Smart City" project, making it exclusive to the elite and the richest. In California, Donald Trump received only 36.4% of the vote.

[@ShaunaNugent-d3k]

Theres loads of water stiill left

[@DeanCook]

Unless he's got some sort of profit-sharing plan with the owners, this seems foolish. Why risk his life for someone else's property?

[@wendiconrad6128]

Lahaina 2.0 Do your research!

[@belalhossen8283]

Allah can do everything

[@lilachearthaven]

Unless it’s his property I don’t understand why he would do this. But okay.

[@elainegoolsby9902]

It may not be his property, but it is his home, his little dogs home, his friends, and neighbor tenant's home. 🙏🙏🙏 Thank God that some people do care for others! 💕😇🙏

[@Runningfromtheherd]

Not informative and quite choppy

[@patriciavarela7487]

Amazingly 🎉🎉😢😢😢❤❤❤GOD BLESS HIS HEART

[@almansoortravelfoodhalal6987]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqOaaJ6vjJyGrpYsi=TV44D3E4-A-JGjlW. You must try to save from hell fire because this fire is be ready for idol or men or shrine worshippers

[@R202X]

Only in these tests do we see the true mettle of a man. 🫡

[@kathrynmauro8673]

Hero