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    Density or safety? Dilemma of rebuilding homes in fire zones

    After the January firestorms tore through Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, what does rebuilding look like when some people want density while others want safety?

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jun 26, 2025 • 5m Listen

    After the January firestorms tore through Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, what does rebuilding look like when some people want density while others want safety?

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Shaquille Woods

      Afternoon News Producer

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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