A drive through the charred neighborhoods around Altadena shows that the fires burned through a remarkable haven for generations of Black families avoiding discriminatory housing practices elsewhere.

Thousands of Acres in Altadena have been destroyed in the Eaton Fire. Among them is the town's historically Black community. Over the past few days, residents have experienced multiple levels of trauma,

The working-class neighborhood of Altadena was hit especially hard by a devastating wildfire, with more than 7,000 structures lost. But people rallied to help each other. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz reports.