As flames ravaged the Pacific Palisades in California, the chaos and destruction it caused did not deter many from helping one another. Amidst the turmoil, one remarkable individual, Caleb Serban-Lawler, rose to the occasion, striving to aid his neighbors in extinguishing the fires.
A Heroic Rescue
When Caleb noticed a woman running toward his truck, he immediately stopped to check on her. She explained her hybrid car wouldn’t start, and she needed help evacuating her pets. Caleb empathized with her situation, recalling thoughts of his own mother, and without hesitation, he rushed to assist.
With the woman now in his truck, they raced up the mountain to her home, where they quickly sprang into action. They navigated through smoke and embers that made it hard to breathe and see, but they’ve managed to locate her car and safely evacuated her four pups.
The Aftermath
Relieved to have evacuated, Caleb was shocked to see flames engulfing the neighbor’s house. After narrowly escaping the fire, he quickly helped three dogs into another vehicle, while one had to be kept apart due to compatibility issues. He then learned that the woman planned to stay with a friend in California.
The woman remained in shock from the events, contemplating the destruction of their homes and how much worse it could have been without Caleb’s intervention. Grateful, she believes he saved her life, while Caleb simply felt he was doing the right thing. He doesn’t consider himself a hero; rather, he emphasizes the need for more people willing to help each other in times of crisis.
