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Reporter loses dream home in LA wildfire tragedy

ABC News reporter Zohreen Shah’s home was burned down in the Palisades Fire. ABC7

An ABC News reporter’s dream home was destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires just a day after moving in.

Devastation strikes after one night

Zohreen Shah and her husband, Rishi, spent only one night in their new home before the Palisades Fire destroyed it. The couple had spent six years searching for the perfect coastal property.

Nature’s paradise reduced to ashes

The home, located near the Pacific Coast Highway, offered ocean views, wildlife sightings, and fruit trees. Shah called it “magical” and their forever home.

Savings wiped out in an instant

Shah saved for years to afford the down payment on the home. Despite the loss, she remains determined to rebuild and find answers about the tragedy.

Wildfires remain a threat

The Palisades Fire has burned more than 23,700 acres and is only 18% contained as of Wednesday, leaving residents in continued danger.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.