No... this man got lucky.... this is not how this situation usually ends.... Yes, memories are worth fighting for, but is it worth risking your life? He might think so, but if this would have ended differently he would have thought the exact opposite.... Dumb decision.
Also the way he pretends like if the firefighters did a squirt here and there everything would be fine.... Like no bro.... that is not how fires work and it's not like the firefighters can keep an eye on all houses and do that with.... they have to save the water for the actual fire, not protecting homes, because there are too many homes to try to keep an eye on.... And you all want to pretend he's some hero who stood his ground against a effing FIRE! He got lucky and now he's spreading the worst lies that you all are eating up....
Listen to what the guy is saying @ 3.30 ! he is basically saying if your home has a special sprinkler anti fire system attached on the external structure of your home there is a high chance you could prevent total damage
Precisely, I was talking about the pioneering g American spirit when I was watching American primeval , u think that spirit will be reborn now they the woke is off
Nothing like stepping out of your home onto your yard and seeing the sunrise or sunset and go back in. That's something people don't ever think about to put in their photo albums only the memory when something like this happens.
@BuenaMorena 🤣🤣🤣 AS IF Trump would have been out there with a fire hose saving houses! You know who would be? The hard working immigrants he despises and wants to deport!
People like him are huge tax revenue loss because he's grandfathered in with low taxes being his family is the original purchaser of the property. The politicians would love to drive him out and see a new home that they get 40k yr in tax instead of 6k
Now let’s hope Gavin Newsom doesn’t try to use eminent domain to take their homes from them!! We will see soon if this was intentional or not and was a land grab.
@tq2769 If he actually used many sprinklers, i disagree with you because that already saved houses before in other wildfires with a very low possibility of just being luck, but if that guy really just protected it with a garden hose then i totally agree with you, if there was burning debris landing on a hard to access part of the roof it would've been over
This guy has my full Respect. I’m a uscg veteran and have been trained to save lives but I rarely see a civilian with the heart to place his life on the line to protect his neighbors. A humble hero, you don’t see people like this very often🫡
@@MP-lq3xx... and common sense. He saved the house he lived in all his life ... Have you heard LA is hosting the 2028 Olympics and they want to build Smart Cities, there are 2 or 3 sporting programs in LA 2028
Stood his ground! At his age he was like This is it. I save house and survive or die trying. Running away not an option. Aint no rebuild or living in old folks home run by state! Forget bout it.
@WilliamPappas-b6o lol Doubtful. First off, I'm not foolish enough to live in a wildfire zone. Second, if I was, I'd have some sort of fire fighting abilities plus no ornamental landscaping next to the house.
"Stood his ground" - that is so absurd. It's more likely he saw there was a chance to save it, if things had really been that bad, he would have left too. "I save house or die trying" "Running away not an option" - totally ridiculous - you think you're living in a John Wayne picture? You have no idea what this situation was.
@tq2769 lol Whoaa take er easy there Pilgrim! It's a figure of speech! Since he defied the mandatory evacuation order he pretty much stood his ground against the Marxist commie government! "I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. Respect!
It really does. I've lived in this area my whole life. Climate change is here and so are the arsonists. We all have to be responsible for all the ways we can make our areas fire resistant and come up with plans to fight the fire. Wonder is we could have our own supply of that pink stuff to spray our homes with.... And community action for it as well.
Sorry but, stfu. Ya can’t get in front of a hurricane of fire. 100mph gusts with fire in it. It’s called a “force of nature” for a reason. Stop complaining online and take a science class or 12 first. But, sorry. Bless you though and your family, be grateful and same to everyone involved or experiencing this unbearable tragedy. And, thank you so much for this post. 🤙 what an absolute treasure. Good luck to ya fine sir. I have a sneaking suspicion you don’t need it. But, nevertheless☘️. Just entirely well-crafted. Not listening to the govt is for us all sometimes, eh?!✔️
@@markushornung7835 Yes, I am a big fan of mid-century. I know it isn't the time to mention it, but some of these neighborhoods were really charming, and it is architectural loss. There is no way a re-build will be as good.
@@user-sc6nb9xr8q Well will Rogers house burned down, but, yes, I will miss the low-key modest cool glamour of the midcentury style, the bungalows, and even the 50's kitsch
I attended a baby shower at the home of a lady who lives in a similar topography. She and her neighbors - annually - clear the brush and wet down the brush behind their homes. They don't wait on the government, state, county, city or fire department to do it for them. Like this man, they take their destinies in their own hands.
I am in Alberta , Canada🇨🇦. We had a devastating fire in 2023 and they were evacuating everyone but we stayed. We were ready to leave in a moments notice but there was no way we were trusting or relying on anyone to save us. That is what our takeaway was. Rely on yourself!!! That is the pioneer spirit!! 🤗
God blessed this man! Amazing. I especially liked "well, I think I broke a rib jumpin the fence but I'll have it looked at when I'm back" What a man saved his home and a couple of neighbors in the process. God bless you and keep you sir you're 1 in a mil.😇😇🥰
@carriekmms The great generation fought in WW2. They are mostly gone. This gent is the son of the Great Generation. Do the numbers; he is from the 60's ...He's a Boomer with great heart and strength. That's my generation, and it's interesting how the younger ones often make fun of us...yet we had the greatest numbers of college grads, Vietnam Vets, outstanding music, and heartfelt values of transcendental meditation and giving back.
@vperez2965 so boomer of you to say. I know who the great generation is, my grandparents were in that generation and my mom is a boomer. All the older generations do is hate on the youth. You guys are the best bla bla bla
Living in SoCal for many years, people read all the circumstances and sometimes stay a while. My dad & his neighbor went on their roof all night with garden hoses dousing embers arriving from miles away. Were just about to evacuate and a fire crew from a neighboring town drove up and took over! ❤️
Everyone is dissing on the firefighters!!! Even this man. I’m sure they would have been there if they could have!! Be realistic towards them! You’re not a hero in my book, just a man who made a decision about his own personal circumstance and it came out in his favor. Good for him. many people have children pets parents living with them. That’s an impossible situation to be in. I’m sure they didn’t want to leave either. Hero? nah. Just a man who made a decision that turned out to be in his favor.
@@deblemasterDebbie downer. He didn't talk disrespectful about firefighter s he simply said they didn't show up. Stop being liberal and learn a lesson.
This guy is my hero! I live in Alhambra and I told my good friend in Alta Dena that I would head over right now and help him protect his brand new custom home that took 2-years to build and all of their money from a lifetime of crazy hard work in the VFX film biz. But he left it to chance because he has a precious wife and 2-kids. Thank God they got lucky and their house made it when literally all his neighbors houses burned down! They were blessed! But I am installing a bush sprinkler system on my roof very soon! I don't know why everyone out here doesn't have a rooftop sprinkler system. When stuff is wet it can't burn as easy.
I was a Firefighter for 38 yrs, went to Mandeville canyon fire in 1978 and dozens of large Brush fires in this area throughout my career. Going to say a very controversial statement, this man John Carr is right starting at 3:08. If your home is "only" going to be affected by falling embers (not next to heavy brush) and not threaten because of topography. If you are physical able to make a stand and put out ember fires that land on your home, and have an escape route, you have a good chance of saving your home. I saw it time and time again when home owners ignored our mandatory evacuation orders and I emphatically argued with many them to leave as fire approached, but instead they sheltered in place (with an escape plan) and saved their homes. The fire service and the City cannot tell you this because if you get injured or killed then it will be their fault. Yes there are many people that cannot do this, and yes there is a danger element to this. But many homes are lost because embers start a small fire on the home and there is no one around to extinguish them. News never shows a ember just starting a home fire, its not visually dramatic, they only show when a home is fully engulfed hours later, which is very dramatic to see and it alters the perception that homes just explode into a raging fire instantaneously. This 65 y/o man described perfectly how fires start off small and can be extinguished. In Altadena homes in neighborhood "miles away" from the actual brush fire were sadly destroyed because there were not enough resources to extinguish the small fires when they started from falling embers.This is a personal choice to shelter in place or evacuate, always evacuate your family, have a escape plan with trigger points, and yes there is a danger element to this. I have seen it done many times in my 38 years of service and many of these home owners who defied our orders saved their homes. There is a serious risk to this decision and people have lost their lives trying to defend their homes. I agree with this man, sometime in life you have to stand your ground and risk the danger, especially when you can save your and others life long memories, possessions and property.
The younger guys want Trump to fix it for them. I hope they're betting lots of their money on him doing that. I'm betting against it considering his track record. What's that about old dogs and new tricks? Trump is a first year baby boomer 1946. I am too 1946 but I'm not an ignorant corrupt and selfish person with a multi- million dollar inheritance. So there's that.
If only our next president could be that strong and resourceful instead of blaming it on everybody else. What did Trump do in office to prevent wildfires? He blamed others. He will do nothing in the next 4 years and will likely cut fire prevention from the budget. Watch out for what he does with FEMA next month.
Some people do kind things for others because it's the right thing to do. They aren't looking to get repaid monetarily or otherwise, believe it or not, a thank you and a hug are sometimes all they want.
Thank you Austin-American Stateman, great presentation! This is so devastating. I’m so glad that you have your home! In this presentation, the quiet in this video is also something I miss. How the media just bombards you with sentences and blaming, and what he and she said. Just one man, and no dramatics! Thank you!
I noticed the quiet, negative space in this video, too. The quiet actually gave me so much pause that I got emotional. Very well done. Not to mention the complete humility combined with bad-assery that this man possesses.
Nice to see he knows a way to add oxygen to the water. Using a fish net plunging it down and out of the water quickly also works good making smaller bubbles when no AC is available.
That is a decision each person has to make for themselves. If I lived in a mass produced home and had a big bank account, I'd probably choose the safest way and evacuate. But if something like that happened in my area, I'd risk dieing to save my home. My wife and I designed and built it ourselves. We have memories here. And there is no way we would have the money or physical ability to rebuild. If this home burned we'd be homeless. An insurance check wouldn't replace what we lost- our home, our possessions, and our memories. You can't count on others to take care of you in every situation, sometimes you have to take care of yourself.
Maybe losing his house without fighting for it would be like death to him. It’s like parachuters or base jumpers. They know their risk and it’s a risk worth taking. Cudo’s to this amazing man.
@@jimalton1564 I do understand how important possessions are for some folks, especially as being a part of their psychological identity and feeling of belonging, good luck with your belongings
His bravery, resilience, and kind heart saved his home and two neighbours' property. Salute to you sir. You're a brave hero. May your story inspire a lot of people
AA-S, Thank you for getting this real-time story and interview. John is still in his smoke stained shirt, the emotions are raw but well spoken with conviction. John I am glad you won this battle , well done !
It's not just this incident where firefighters were nowhere to be found. This has been more and more common, and it is a big problem. Nothing works anymore and this is one facet of that situation. This man is a hero for standing his ground, saving his home, and taking care of his wife's fish. Salt of the earth, like longtime residents of California tend to be.
Has it escaped your attention, that entire neighborhoods are going down there and that perhaps for structure number 10.001 there might not be a separate fire crew available? The storm has made embers fly everywhere, impossible to contain! And don't forget, he was brave out of some desperation. Others tried to do the same in numerous fires and found an early death. Salt of the earth? Who knows. Not many true Christians in CA, but I'm sure there are some still.
It would just be idiotic to think a handful of firefighters could be at every location that a tumbleweed or wind gust blew through neighborhoods when they were out fighting 80 foot wall flames with 100mph winds (strong enough to blow over semis), covering 47 miles. This man is lucky to be alive! His arrogance could had gotten him killed. As the drain on the one source of water left many hoses and hydrants empty---not enough pressure to bring up the water. The lesson here might be that we all have to pitch in and help ourselves.---??? IDK. I certainly am not going to stare down an 80-foot wall of fire with just a garden hose.
@@SFouremanthat's why you setup hundreds of volunteer firefighters. They can buy their own gear and radio. That's how we do it in Texas. We don't run away. The able-bodied stay to protect our community. I'm sure there would be at least a 100-200 volunteers out of 5,000 or so homes in the area. They can communicate over radio the evacuation routes as they change and who needs backup. But most people need a structure an organization. Some type of training so they're on the same page. Too bad the fire department was too busy playing politics.
I commend your bravery for staying and realizing that your home was worth fighting for. He is 100% correct! At his age, it would be impossible to start over and pay for everything again.
This man’s ideals, is how the United States became the greatest nation in history… don’t whine, blame others, or attribute some crisis as the reasons for your misfortunes… But, when a problem arises, fix it your damn self..
Yes and let newscum and the mayor keep their job too, right?! Because people shouldn't rely on selected officials to do their job and help the people.. right 😂
Hello from Australia. We actually do have an organisation here it is the Australian Voluntary Fire Association and also Rural Fire Brigades and a number of different organisations. Australia could not manage without these volunteers during disasters, they not only fight fires but assist in other disasters such as floods etc. They are everyday Australians who have jobs but give their time voluntarily and are fully trained. Some of these people have lost their lives doing this work, they are true heroes.
Listen to what the guy is saying @ 3.30 ! he is basically saying if you home has a special sprinkler anti fire system attached on the external structure of your home there is a high chance you could prevent total damage
The government will always default to saying you should evacuate-they don’t have time to assess details like how far the brush is or other specific circumstances. You have to look at the risks clearly and without emotion. It’s on you. If he had lived in Paradise, CA, and made this same choice, he wouldn’t have survived. But in this case, he correctly assessed the situation and probably had a backup plan, with that pool if things got out of control. Don’t know if I could have made that same decision under so much stress. Respect.
@@hu_b He was willing to take the chance and he won! He knew if he did nothing, he would be left with nothing, nowhere to go and to never have a home again. He is courageous and humble.
Your a hero, I'm glad your safe. I went threw a similar situation in the 93 fire in Malibu off Winter Canyon below Peperdine. It was terrifying as my husband stayed to fight the fire against the FD advice. He saved the property. Sadly a few years after we left Malibu Glass and it's three 100 year old bungalows burned down. I'm heartbroken to see all the loss, the Reel Inn, moonshadows, Malibu feed and so many other places along with your homes gone. 🙏 for all of you.
no they should have evacuated. some garden houses ain't going to put out that fire. and the water would run dry fast because the hydrants are being used by the fire department. evacuation is the way to survive
It helps that he's surrounded by so much concrete too. This is a calm, cool, collected hero. Affected by lack of firefighters due to covid dictates and lack of funding too.
This is what people use to do in Cali. They did not evacuate until the last minute. In the mean time they hosed down their yard, roof, house etc THis works to stop the ambers from starting fire. Back 100+ years ago everyone in the town fought fires. men and women would stand in a long line to pass buckets of water to the house on fire. We need to get back to training citizens to help fight fires. Give them the same education as a fire fighter and give them the tools such as fire hoses in each neighborhood to use the hydrants to save neighborhoods. Still Today In many many small towns where the town cant afford a fire department they have Volunteer Fire fighters. These towns often have sirens that alert the volunteer fire fighters to go to the fire house and get the fire truck. These work have been around since the beginning of the USA. Now a-days everyone just flees. Never even thinking about wetting down their roofs, yards, walls of house etc. This many did a wonderful job to honor his parents, save his home & his neighbors. We need more young men to think smartly like this gentleman.
I remember as a kid watering down the front of the house while my sisters watered down the house, as we saw the flames coming down the hill. My single mom was getting the car /evacuation stuff all set. Neighbors were also out. My neighbors and the fire department above us stopped it before it came to us.
This man is compassionate, brave, and not desperately trying to find a conspiracy theory/scapegoat. He is very strong and I pray his house is safe for the rest of his days
A very good example of what impact just one person can do. Imagine if 5-6 others joined him in doing the same thing. The neighborhood would likely all still be standing. A reminder that the government is still made up of people. All it takes is people to solve problems. "We the people" must not put unmerited trust in government, put instead empower ourselves individually for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Hats off to this guy. He deserves respect. My Heart goes out to all those who have unnecessarily suffered due to incompetent leadership. lm from Australia and live near King lake where we had the black Saturday bushfire which claimed over 170 lives .
I am now 76 yrs old, I grew up in Northern Cal, I've been through many fires. When I was young the rule was, if you own a dozer or any equipment capable of fighting a fire you where required to fight it, then they passed some stupid law where they were not allowed to do that anymore. I and many others that have lived in rural country sides, have learned the hard way, that you have to take matters into your own hands. Put sprinkling system under the deck and porch and on the roof, get rid o the wooden shingles, keep the grass green around the house, or mowed down to the earth, Just like this man did take it in your hands, don't depend on outside sources to protect your family and home. I think if I lived down there I would be buying me a submersible pump for those swimming pools.
There is not city in the world that has a fire department with the resources to handle a catastrophic fire event such as this one. This was a black swan event of once in multiple generations magnitude. This guy is practical, was prepared, and also got lucky. There have been instances where people stayed to protect their properties and not survive. But at this fellow''s age, he did not have much to lose, and had much to gain, from that perspective.
What he Felt he needed to do, what needed to be done and Did It... I agree with you. There was more to what he said and, he did it for his parents in their honor. Wow
Admirable in your execution of preserving your home, this paid off in dividends unrecognizable to the neighbors that don’t have a home right now. I’m sure you do not have power and probably will not have power for some time and the neighbors that you did save and help out that’s gonna be the only Activity for quite some time here little treehouse neighborhood is gonna be very quiet and serene, and I noticed your aviation cap tells me you’re a pilot. I can almost put money on it. I dealt with pilots for 30 years. Something tells me they are one of them in any case you do what you had to do what you thought you should do and we get to hear about itcool
Powerful first hand account. Thank you for sharing your story John. Prayers just don't seem enough at the sight of such loss. My heart aches with your wounds, and wish everyone impacted a gentle journey to healing from such trauma.
That man is incredible. He is not a rich man, he is humble and he stood his ground. Take notice people, that is what a hero looks like.
yes! and this is also what "humble" looks like.
This home is probably worth millions…
No... this man got lucky.... this is not how this situation usually ends.... Yes, memories are worth fighting for, but is it worth risking your life? He might think so, but if this would have ended differently he would have thought the exact opposite.... Dumb decision.
Also the way he pretends like if the firefighters did a squirt here and there everything would be fine.... Like no bro.... that is not how fires work and it's not like the firefighters can keep an eye on all houses and do that with.... they have to save the water for the actual fire, not protecting homes, because there are too many homes to try to keep an eye on.... And you all want to pretend he's some hero who stood his ground against a effing FIRE! He got lucky and now he's spreading the worst lies that you all are eating up....
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This guy is a hero for saving his 2 neighbors house
He didn't save his house. He just got lucky.
Listen to what the guy is saying @ 3.30 ! he is basically saying if your home has a special sprinkler anti fire system attached on the external structure of your home there is a high chance you could prevent total damage
He's definitely one of the few conservatives. Alpha.
I wonder if the city will make he and his 2 neighbors make up the taxes for all the other destroyed houses.
@@peaches1206 THEY should be REMOVED from the TAX rolls IMHO
This man has the grit of the Pioneers who came west in covered wagons. We need a lot more like him.
Was thinking the same
Precisely, I was talking about the pioneering g American spirit when I was watching American primeval , u think that spirit will be reborn now they the woke is off
Yes. This is why more real men supported Trump.
Nothing like stepping out of your home onto your yard and seeing the sunrise or sunset and go back in. That's something people don't ever think about to put in their photo albums only the memory when something like this happens.
@BuenaMorena 🤣🤣🤣 AS IF Trump would have been out there with a fire hose saving houses! You know who would be? The hard working immigrants he despises and wants to deport!
He took a big risk. I´m so glad it paid off for him. His humble nature is admirable.
Life is a risk …that’s why we have President Trump, he is risking everything for the American people!
He didn't take a risk. Listen to what he said. Where am I going go. He's broke with no insurance. He had no other options
People like him are huge tax revenue loss because he's grandfathered in with low taxes being his family is the original purchaser of the property. The politicians would love to drive him out and see a new home that they get 40k yr in tax instead of 6k
@@bmy501 I imagine it's no easy stunt to fight a fire of that magnitude , so yes, he took a risk.
Yes, he took a huge risk and I’m 100% glad it worked out for him👍💝 unfortunately it’s a risk some people lose and it’s heartbreaking, just be kind.🥲
Saved other houses too. Good for him.
Now let’s hope Gavin Newsom doesn’t try to use eminent domain to take their homes from them!! We will see soon if this was intentional or not and was a land grab.
He did not just defend a house. He defended his HOME.
Exactly!
his home and 2 other houses as well
He got lucky and you know it. If the fire had wanted the house it would have taken it. Sorry to ruin your Hallmark Christmas Special moment.
@tq2769 If he actually used many sprinklers, i disagree with you because that already saved houses before in other wildfires with a very low possibility of just being luck, but if that guy really just protected it with a garden hose then i totally agree with you, if there was burning debris landing on a hard to access part of the roof it would've been over
@@tq2769 Then, I guess he really was lucky, too.
This guy has my full Respect. I’m a uscg veteran and have been trained to save lives but I rarely see a civilian with the heart to place his life on the line to protect his neighbors. A humble hero, you don’t see people like this very often🫡
Something tells me this guy is a veteran too... you know the deal. It takes one to know one. US Navy here. Have a great day Coastie!
@@RecklessG1I'm a civi and can tell that this man is a Veteran.
He didn't protect a life. He's not a hero. Protecting a THING does NOT make you a hero.
He risked his own life to save his and two neighbors houses... so yeah, he is most certainly a hero.
One man with guts and brains.
And a heart❤
This man is a real American . He does the right thing and he's a gentleman.
who got lucky🤔
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@MP-lq3xx... and common sense. He saved the house he lived in all his life ... Have you heard LA is hosting the 2028 Olympics and they want to build Smart Cities, there are 2 or 3 sporting programs in LA 2028
Stood his ground!
At his age he was like
This is it.
I save house and survive or die trying.
Running away not an option.
Aint no rebuild or living in old folks home run by state!
Forget bout it.
His neighbors are glad it wasn't you who would have run away
@WilliamPappas-b6o lol
Doubtful.
First off, I'm not foolish enough to live in a wildfire zone.
Second, if I was, I'd have some sort of fire fighting abilities plus no ornamental landscaping next to the house.
That was his thought process, no doubt.
"Stood his ground" - that is so absurd. It's more likely he saw there was a chance to save it, if things had really been that bad, he would have left too. "I save house or die trying" "Running away not an option" - totally ridiculous - you think you're living in a John Wayne picture? You have no idea what this situation was.
@tq2769 lol
Whoaa take er easy there
Pilgrim!
It's a figure of speech!
Since he defied the mandatory evacuation order he pretty much stood his ground against the Marxist commie government!
"I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on.
Respect!
this means that we can't depend on the fire department and need to find ways to fight fires in our neighborhoods. This guy is a hero.
It really does. I've lived in this area my whole life. Climate change is here and so are the arsonists. We all have to be responsible for all the ways we can make our areas fire resistant and come up with plans to fight the fire. Wonder is we could have our own supply of that pink stuff to spray our homes with.... And community action for it as well.
Sorry but, stfu. Ya can’t get in front of a hurricane of fire. 100mph gusts with fire in it. It’s called a “force of nature” for a reason. Stop complaining online and take a science class or 12 first. But, sorry. Bless you though and your family, be grateful and same to everyone involved or experiencing this unbearable tragedy.
And, thank you so much for this post. 🤙 what an absolute treasure.
Good luck to ya fine sir. I have a sneaking suspicion you don’t need it. But, nevertheless☘️. Just entirely well-crafted.
Not listening to the govt is for us all sometimes, eh?!✔️
What did DEI hires want to fight fired for!
Well I bet there weren’t enough fires trucks to go to every street.
Yes when the fires are this huge with devil winds they can't be everywhere
I love those cute little 60's CA houses. Way better than the mansions. This man saved three houses, amazing.
How right you are. His House still has some of this mid century modernism allure
@@markushornung7835 Yes, I am a big fan of mid-century. I know it isn't the time to mention it, but some of these neighborhoods were really charming, and it is architectural loss. There is no way a re-build will be as good.
@@Lacey13-i3b Yeah I was thinking the same.
Same! sad to think of all the cute old houses that burned down, they will replace with modern farmhouses
@@user-sc6nb9xr8q Well will Rogers house burned down, but, yes, I will miss the low-key modest cool glamour of the midcentury style, the bungalows, and even the 50's kitsch
I attended a baby shower at the home of a lady who lives in a similar topography. She and her neighbors - annually - clear the brush and wet down the brush behind their homes. They don't wait on the government, state, county, city or fire department to do it for them. Like this man, they take their destinies in their own hands.
I am in Alberta , Canada🇨🇦. We had a devastating fire in 2023 and they were evacuating everyone but we stayed. We were ready to leave in a moments notice but there was no way we were trusting or relying on anyone to save us. That is what our takeaway was. Rely on yourself!!! That is the pioneer spirit!! 🤗
This is using the brain God gave us. Thank you for posting this.
God blessed this man! Amazing. I especially liked "well, I think I broke a rib jumpin the fence but I'll have it looked at when I'm back" What a man saved his home and a couple of neighbors in the process. God bless you and keep you sir you're 1 in a mil.😇😇🥰
So happy that he was proactive and saved not only his house and his neighbours houses. God bless him - prayers for all affected by this tragedy
Another attack not a tragedy. Tragedy is not seeing things for what they are.
One of the heroes in this story! - probably saved $3 million in home damage due to his courage in defying orders and saving homes.
And everything in his house
He didn't save the house. He just got lucky
@@LABusDiariessure Jan
@@LABusDiariessounds like you weren't as "lucky" 🔥
He just decided he was willing to pay the ultimate price no matter what the outcome was
This is the kind of men that I grew up with in my family. He's a hero. God bless you sir.
What a story! Your neighbors are lucky to have you.
That's why they are called the Golden Generation ✨️
Ummm, he's GenX... isn't he? At 65...? 🤷🏼♀️
@MapleBlondieCr8s lol and it was the great generation they're referring to, not golden.
@@MapleBlondieCr8sIf he is 65 years old, then he is the Boomer Generation. 1946-1964.
@carriekmms
The great generation fought in WW2. They are mostly gone. This gent is the son of the Great Generation. Do the numbers; he is from the 60's ...He's a Boomer with great heart and strength. That's my generation, and it's interesting how the younger ones often make fun of us...yet we had the greatest numbers of college grads, Vietnam Vets, outstanding music, and heartfelt values of transcendental meditation and giving back.
@vperez2965 so boomer of you to say. I know who the great generation is, my grandparents were in that generation and my mom is a boomer.
All the older generations do is hate on the youth. You guys are the best bla bla bla
This is what America is truly about! Neighbors helping each other and this man is truly a hero! The older generation knows what is important.
Living in SoCal for many years, people read all the circumstances and sometimes stay a while. My dad & his neighbor went on their roof all night with garden hoses dousing embers arriving from miles away. Were just about to evacuate and a fire crew from a neighboring town drove up and took over! ❤️
Everyone is dissing on the firefighters!!! Even this man. I’m sure they would have been there if they could have!! Be realistic towards them! You’re not a hero in my book, just a man who made a decision about his own personal circumstance and it came out in his favor. Good for him. many people have children pets parents living with them. That’s an impossible situation to be in. I’m sure they didn’t want to leave either. Hero? nah. Just a man who made a decision that turned out to be in his favor.
He was dissing on the politicians that allowed this to happen
@@vonbuzz9009 maybe so, didn’t sound that way
@@deblemasterHE saved his TWO neighbors homes...H E R O!!!!!
@@deblemasterDebbie downer. He didn't talk disrespectful about firefighter s he simply said they didn't show up. Stop being liberal and learn a lesson.
I am thankful he was able to breathe and be safe. Very dangerous situation. Very resourceful and brave man.
There are some things worth fighting for , despite the risks .
Respect.
God continue bless and protect this brave man. Amen
This guy is my hero! I live in Alhambra and I told my good friend in Alta Dena that I would head over right now and help him protect his brand new custom home that took 2-years to build and all of their money from a lifetime of crazy hard work in the VFX film biz. But he left it to chance because he has a precious wife and 2-kids. Thank God they got lucky and their house made it when literally all his neighbors houses burned down! They were blessed! But I am installing a bush sprinkler system on my roof very soon! I don't know why everyone out here doesn't have a rooftop sprinkler system. When stuff is wet it can't burn as easy.
I was a Firefighter for 38 yrs, went to Mandeville canyon fire in 1978 and dozens of large Brush fires in this area throughout my career. Going to say a very controversial statement, this man John Carr is right starting at 3:08. If your home is "only" going to be affected by falling embers (not next to heavy brush) and not threaten because of topography. If you are physical able to make a stand and put out ember fires that land on your home, and have an escape route, you have a good chance of saving your home. I saw it time and time again when home owners ignored our mandatory evacuation orders and I emphatically argued with many them to leave as fire approached, but instead they sheltered in place (with an escape plan) and saved their homes. The fire service and the City cannot tell you this because if you get injured or killed then it will be their fault. Yes there are many people that cannot do this, and yes there is a danger element to this. But many homes are lost because embers start a small fire on the home and there is no one around to extinguish them. News never shows a ember just starting a home fire, its not visually dramatic, they only show when a home is fully engulfed hours later, which is very dramatic to see and it alters the perception that homes just explode into a raging fire instantaneously. This 65 y/o man described perfectly how fires start off small and can be extinguished. In Altadena homes in neighborhood "miles away" from the actual brush fire were sadly destroyed because there were not enough resources to extinguish the small fires when they started from falling embers.This is a personal choice to shelter in place or evacuate, always evacuate your family, have a escape plan with trigger points, and yes there is a danger element to this. I have seen it done many times in my 38 years of service and many of these home owners who defied our orders saved their homes. There is a serious risk to this decision and people have lost their lives trying to defend their homes. I agree with this man, sometime in life you have to stand your ground and risk the danger, especially when you can save your and others life long memories, possessions and property.
That is a brave man.
Humble man and grateful neighbours. Well done and thanks for helping your community with sharing your personal story
This is a real man! Younger guys need to take notice of this type of guy! My dad was like him, broken rib, keep going!
The younger guys want Trump to fix it for them. I hope they're betting lots of their money on him doing that. I'm betting against it considering his track record. What's that about old dogs and new tricks? Trump is a first year baby boomer 1946. I am too 1946 but I'm not an ignorant corrupt and selfish person with a multi- million dollar inheritance. So there's that.
If only our next president could be that strong and resourceful instead of blaming it on everybody else. What did Trump do in office to prevent wildfires? He blamed others. He will do nothing in the next 4 years and will likely cut fire prevention from the budget. Watch out for what he does with FEMA next month.
So was mine, that is why I am like him to this day.
who the hell is here taking notice? lol
A thanks is not plenty.. those neighbors owe this man way more than a thank you.
Jeez, give them a chance to get through this, dude. They have a long, long road ahead. I'm sure in time they'll bake him a pie.
Free laundry, grass cut, pool cleaned for one year sounds about right, although I'm sure he would not stand for it. 😁
Are you okay dude😂
Some people do kind things for others because it's the right thing to do. They aren't looking to get repaid monetarily or otherwise, believe it or not, a thank you and a hug are sometimes all they want.
They might be elderly or disabled or who knows what?
Much respect to you, Sir.
Thank you Austin-American Stateman, great presentation! This is so devastating. I’m so glad that you have your home! In this presentation, the quiet in this video is also something I miss. How the media just bombards you with sentences and blaming, and what he and she said. Just one man, and no dramatics! Thank you!
I noticed the quiet, negative space in this video, too. The quiet actually gave me so much pause that I got emotional. Very well done. Not to mention the complete humility combined with bad-assery that this man possesses.
This man is a true survivor and hero!
Nice to see he knows a way to add oxygen to the water. Using a fish net plunging it down and out of the water quickly also works good making smaller bubbles when no AC is available.
I wondered why he was doing that. Smart guy.
He is fortunate to be alive, other people have died trying to do the same thing this week
Yup
True but I think he was aware of that and it was worth it for him but maybe not a good example for others unfortunately
That is a decision each person has to make for themselves. If I lived in a mass produced home and had a big bank account, I'd probably choose the safest way and evacuate. But if something like that happened in my area, I'd risk dieing to save my home. My wife and I designed and built it ourselves. We have memories here. And there is no way we would have the money or physical ability to rebuild. If this home burned we'd be homeless. An insurance check wouldn't replace what we lost- our home, our possessions, and our memories. You can't count on others to take care of you in every situation, sometimes you have to take care of yourself.
Maybe losing his house without fighting for it would be like death to him. It’s like parachuters or base jumpers. They know their risk and it’s a risk worth taking. Cudo’s to this amazing man.
@@jimalton1564 I do understand how important possessions are for some folks, especially as being a part of their psychological identity and feeling of belonging, good luck with your belongings
A real man... May the Lord bless him. That must've been terrifying.
Wow so
This is what real COURAGE LOOKS LIKE
THINK ABOUT if everyone would of stood ground would there house still be STANDARD
Incredible! What a fighter! You deserve a medal sir
His bravery, resilience, and kind heart saved his home and two neighbours' property. Salute to you sir. You're a brave hero. May your story inspire a lot of people
AA-S, Thank you for getting this real-time story and interview. John is still in his smoke stained shirt, the emotions are raw but well spoken with conviction.
John I am glad you won this battle , well done !
It's not just this incident where firefighters were nowhere to be found. This has been more and more common, and it is a big problem. Nothing works anymore and this is one facet of that situation. This man is a hero for standing his ground, saving his home, and taking care of his wife's fish. Salt of the earth, like longtime residents of California tend to be.
Has it escaped your attention, that entire neighborhoods are going down there and that perhaps for structure number 10.001 there might not be a separate fire crew available? The storm has made embers fly everywhere, impossible to contain!
And don't forget, he was brave out of some desperation. Others tried to do the same in numerous fires and found an early death.
Salt of the earth? Who knows. Not many true Christians in CA, but I'm sure there are some still.
@@gardenjoy5223no such thing as salt of the earth in cali.
It would just be idiotic to think a handful of firefighters could be at every location that a tumbleweed or wind gust blew through neighborhoods when they were out fighting 80 foot wall flames with 100mph winds (strong enough to blow over semis), covering 47 miles.
This man is lucky to be alive! His arrogance could had gotten him killed. As the drain on the one source of water left many hoses and hydrants empty---not enough pressure to bring up the water.
The lesson here might be that we all have to pitch in and help ourselves.---??? IDK. I certainly am not going to stare down an 80-foot wall of fire with just a garden hose.
@@SFouremanthat's why you setup hundreds of volunteer firefighters. They can buy their own gear and radio. That's how we do it in Texas. We don't run away. The able-bodied stay to protect our community. I'm sure there would be at least a 100-200 volunteers out of 5,000 or so homes in the area. They can communicate over radio the evacuation routes as they change and who needs backup. But most people need a structure an organization. Some type of training so they're on the same page. Too bad the fire department was too busy playing politics.
@@gardenjoy5223 Who the hell are you to proclaim "there aren't many true Christians" in California??
I commend your bravery for staying and realizing that your home was worth fighting for. He is 100% correct! At his age, it would be impossible to start over and pay for everything again.
This man’s ideals, is how the United States became the greatest nation in history… don’t whine, blame others, or attribute some crisis as the reasons for your misfortunes… But, when a problem arises, fix it your damn self..
Yes and let newscum and the mayor keep their job too, right?! Because people shouldn't rely on selected officials to do their job and help the people.. right 😂
I spent my career fighting wildland fires and I tell people to this day. If you don’t want your house to burn down, DON’T LEAVE!!!
Perhaps we need Citizen Fire Brigades again.
Hello from Australia. We actually do have an organisation here it is the Australian Voluntary Fire Association and also Rural Fire Brigades and a number of different organisations. Australia could not manage without these volunteers during disasters, they not only fight fires but assist in other disasters such as floods etc. They are everyday Australians who have jobs but give their time voluntarily and are fully trained. Some of these people have lost their lives doing this work, they are true heroes.
About 90 percent of the US is volunteer fire fighters outside the larger cities.
Not a bad idea at all
Listen to what the guy is saying @ 3.30 ! he is basically saying if you home has a special sprinkler anti fire system attached on the external structure of your home there is a high chance you could prevent total damage
Glad there was continuous water supply!
He is an honorable man
Beautiful story
Thanks for reporting
❤ What a gracious gentleman. We all would love a friendly neighbor like this man. May he live many many more years.
The government will always default to saying you should evacuate-they don’t have time to assess details like how far the brush is or other specific circumstances. You have to look at the risks clearly and without emotion. It’s on you. If he had lived in Paradise, CA, and made this same choice, he wouldn’t have survived. But in this case, he correctly assessed the situation and probably had a backup plan, with that pool if things got out of control. Don’t know if I could have made that same decision under so much stress. Respect.
Correctly assessed, or just got lucky.
@@hu_b He was willing to take the chance and he won! He knew if he did nothing, he would be left with nothing, nowhere to go and to never have a home again. He is courageous and humble.
Are you psychic?
@@dalesmith4019 what is a psychic? Is it like a witch doctor? I am from Africa always hear this word.
A no nonsense man! Rare and in short supply now a days.
Seems like its the old schoolers that saved their homes.
this man is a witness. the fire department let it all burn.
Well Done! You stepped up. I wish there were more people like you.
Be one.
"Some things are worth fighting for, you know?" - BRILLIANT, Mr. Carr. You made my day amidst so much tragedy. I AM OVERJOYED FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Your a hero, I'm glad your safe. I went threw a similar situation in the 93 fire in Malibu off Winter Canyon below Peperdine. It was terrifying as my husband stayed to fight the fire against the FD advice. He saved the property. Sadly a few years after we left Malibu Glass and it's three 100 year old bungalows burned down. I'm heartbroken to see all the loss, the Reel Inn, moonshadows, Malibu feed and so many other places along with your homes gone. 🙏 for all of you.
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Thank you for saying this is natural. It’s also natural to protect your community. God bless this man.
a hero saved himself from homlessness
Heroes and Angels dwell among us, this man is one! congratulations!
One man saved three homes.
If everyone had stayed and done the same, the neighborhood would still be there.
You cannot possibly say that with 100% certainty.
@@ginacolasacco2081 I feel like you didn't watch the video. The man being interviewed said the same thing. 3:29
no they should have evacuated. some garden houses ain't going to put out that fire. and the water would run dry fast because the hydrants are being used by the fire department. evacuation is the way to survive
@@lilmamagc there was no FD... he said so
@@RV1701I did not watch the entire video however being an intelligent person it was not necessary as I would have responded the same way.
"Some things are worth fighting for"
It helps that he's surrounded by so much concrete too. This is a calm, cool, collected hero. Affected by lack of firefighters due to covid dictates and lack of funding too.
What a PURE MAN!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
What a wonderful glimpse into this unimaginable situation...thanks to the Austin A-S. I'm so glad this chap saved his childhood home.
Beautiful house I love that area charming homes. A man on a mission to save his home good guy.
This man, Mr. John Carr, is a badass HERO! God Bless him and everyone reading this.
This is what people use to do in Cali. They did not evacuate until the last minute. In the mean time they hosed down their yard, roof, house etc THis works to stop the ambers from starting fire.
Back 100+ years ago everyone in the town fought fires. men and women would stand in a long line to pass buckets of water to the house on fire. We need to get back to training citizens to help fight fires. Give them the same education as a fire fighter and give them the tools such as fire hoses in each neighborhood to use the hydrants to save neighborhoods.
Still Today In many many small towns where the town cant afford a fire department they have Volunteer Fire fighters. These towns often have sirens that alert the volunteer fire fighters to go to the fire house and get the fire truck. These work have been around since the beginning of the USA.
Now a-days everyone just flees. Never even thinking about wetting down their roofs, yards, walls of house etc.
This many did a wonderful job to honor his parents, save his home & his neighbors. We need more young men to think smartly like this gentleman.
I remember as a kid watering down the front of the house while my sisters watered down the house, as we saw the flames coming down the hill. My single mom was getting the car /evacuation stuff all set. Neighbors were also out. My neighbors and the fire department above us stopped it before it came to us.
Mr John Carr - respect to you sir. Takecare love from Australia.
Its heart breaking watching the wild fires from the other side of the world but this is a great story, Sir you're an absolute legend
True men are hard to come by these days. This is a rare example.
This man is compassionate, brave, and not desperately trying to find a conspiracy theory/scapegoat. He is very strong and I pray his house is safe for the rest of his days
God Bless You Sir & those like us... Your'e a front-and-center example of True American Grit!
A very good example of what impact just one person can do.
Imagine if 5-6 others joined him in doing the same thing. The neighborhood would likely all still be standing.
A reminder that the government is still made up of people. All it takes is people to solve problems. "We the people" must not put unmerited trust in government, put instead empower ourselves individually for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Hats off to this guy. He deserves respect. My Heart goes out to all those who have unnecessarily suffered due to incompetent leadership. lm from Australia and live near King lake where we had the black Saturday bushfire which claimed over 170 lives .
WOW THIS MAN IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL FOR SAVING HIS NEIGHBORS HOMES ! Thank you Sir ! Your a very BRAVE MAN ! Blessings and Prayers from Michigan ! 🌟
I am now 76 yrs old, I grew up in Northern Cal, I've been through many fires. When I was young the rule was, if you own a dozer or any equipment capable of fighting a fire you where required to fight it, then they passed some stupid law where they were not allowed to do that anymore. I and many others that have lived in rural country sides, have learned the hard way, that you have to take matters into your own hands. Put sprinkling system under the deck and porch and on the roof, get rid o the wooden shingles, keep the grass green around the house, or mowed down to the earth, Just like this man did take it in your hands, don't depend on outside sources to protect your family and home. I think if I lived down there I would be buying me a submersible pump for those swimming pools.
He was his own hero. ❤ Beautiful.
God bless you for the homes you saved , I pray God be with you always
As soon as I would see orange in sky miles away i would have started watering my roof and yard, this guy needs a real interview
I'm sure, in time, it will happen. He can surely teach a thing or two for those who want to learn.
There is not city in the world that has a fire department with the resources to handle a catastrophic fire event such as this one. This was a black swan event of once in multiple generations magnitude.
This guy is practical, was prepared, and also got lucky. There have been instances where people stayed to protect their properties and not survive. But at this fellow''s age, he did not have much to lose, and had much to gain, from that perspective.
Outstanding bravery. Very well done, sir.
God bless you and your family 🙏🏼
They’ll probably put him in jail for not following orders. Kudos to him
I'm an old man like him and I'm wise enough to know this was not natural
Finally, an honest, good man. "California is a desert, and you get fires like this, this is natural."
California is not a desert. So Cal and Inland Empire are.
He dodged a major bullet on that one.
No dodging involved .
@@stewatparkpark2933 Not one bit! He is courageous and did what he felt he wanted and needed to do.
@@beachydee854he was lucky
What he Felt he needed to do, what needed to be done and Did It...
I agree with you. There was more to what he said and, he did it for his parents in their honor. Wow
Amazing video. Shows strength and resilience. What a good man. Bless you sir.
this guy should be the Mayor of LA cheers to him!
Great man!
This Superhero needs a doctor. He's injured himself and he's not going to leave . Someone go see to this man .
Admirable in your execution of preserving your home, this paid off in dividends unrecognizable to the neighbors that don’t have a home right now. I’m sure you do not have power and probably will not have power for some time and the neighbors that you did save and help out that’s gonna be the only Activity for quite some time here little treehouse neighborhood is gonna be very quiet and serene, and I noticed your aviation cap tells me you’re a pilot. I can almost put money on it. I dealt with pilots for 30 years. Something tells me they are one of them in any case you do what you had to do what you thought you should do and we get to hear about itcool
What bravery and courage ! Just amazing
I love his fighting spirit...very inspiring!
God bless this gentleman!!❤
Powerful first hand account. Thank you for sharing your story John. Prayers just don't seem enough at the sight of such loss. My heart aches with your wounds, and wish everyone impacted a gentle journey to healing from such trauma.
And that's how ya make a real man ....❤ person )
Lucky man !!! Glad it worked out for him and his two neighbors.... they owe him more than a thank you!
Yeah i saw so many houses burning, and no firefighters anywhere
That's one tough dude!! Thank God he was able to do that!
That's one hell of a man.❤
Thank you sir! Free thinker! Defiant, hard working person and so humble.
God bless him and his family and friends and actions