There are so many components and parts to think about—furniture, fragile objects, sentimental items, pets, and cars were all indicated by respondents as being particularly difficult to move.

In a matter of hours, entire blocks of the Los Angeles area were destroyed, gutting thriving communities and leaving thousands with only the items they carried as they ran from their homes to escape ...

That research did not investigate why fast fires have become more common ... Steps as simple as moving flammable items away from exterior walls, sealing vents and closing pet doors can help ...