Recent wildfires in California have wreaked havoc across Los Angeles, impacting a diverse range of residents from the wealthy in beachfront Malibu to the historically Black neighborhoods of Altadena, resulting in a shared experience of loss. Voices from the community highlight that the consequences of these disasters are exacerbating existing economic and racial disparities. Survivors express feelings of neglect and emphasize the urgent need for equitable recovery efforts. While celebrity responses garner attention, the realities for many residents, particularly those from marginalized groups, reveal a stark truth: the flames of inequality are blazing hotter in their aftermath.