As wildfires rage through California, particularly the Palisades area, evacuees are facing harrowing decisions about what to bring and what to leave behind. Many are sharing poignant stories about the keepsakes and mementos they prioritized during their hurried escape. Meanwhile, firefighters are being praised for their efforts to save treasured items from burning homes, including family photo albums and heirlooms. A couple even returned to search for their family mementos, underscoring the emotional toll of the disaster. With new evacuation orders issued, residents anxiously seek information about their homes while millions across the country watch heroic rescues unfold.