Whereas the dying toll from the assorted wildfires ravaging elements of the Los Angeles space remained unclear Thursday, kin of 4 individuals who died within the Eaton Hearth close to Altadena and Pasadena paid tribute to their misplaced family members.
One of many individuals who died was recognized by his daughter as Rodney Nickerson, 82, of Altadena. His daughter Kimiko instructed NBC4 that her father died in his mattress whereas he was dwelling alone at 352 Alta Pine Drive. She stated her father purchased the home in 1968 and she or he was raised there.
She described her dad as “humorous, the lifetime of the celebration,” including that he “liked sports activities, individuals, (and was a) very clever man. He liked to learn.”
Kin stated Nickerson’s son tried to get Rodney to evacuate, however he refused.
Kimiko stated her household has an extended historical past within the Los Angeles space. She stated her great-grandfather, William, was the founder and proprietor of the Nickerson Gardens housing undertaking in Watts.
Kin recognized two different Eaton Hearth victims as Anthony Mitchell, a 67-year-old amputee, and his son Justin, who was in his 20s and had cerebral palsy. Mitchell’s daughter instructed The Washington Submit that Mitchell and his son have been ready for an ambulance to select them up, however they by no means made it out.
“He was such a jewel,” Anthony Mitchell’s cousin, Rita Prepare dinner, instructed KCAL9. “That is going to be an awesome loss.”
She stated she didn’t know if Anthony and Justin have been sleeping after they have been overcome by the flames.
One other sufferer was recognized by household as Victor Shaw, 66. His sister, Shari, instructed KTLA she had urged her brother to evacuate the world, however he insisted on staying. She stated Victor was discovered lifeless on the dwelling, with a backyard hose nonetheless in his hand.
