Since the Los Angeles fires began last week, “Parable of the Sower” and other Octavia Butler works written decades ago have been cited for anticipating a world wracked by climate change, racism and economic disparity.

The grave of Octavia Butler, whose novel "Parable Of The Sower" predicted fires engulfing Los Angeles, still stands at a Altadena cemetery.

We continue our coverage of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have killed at least 24 people as of Monday. Some 150,000 more have been forced to evacuate their homes and over 40,

During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where they could buy homes.

The Taylor family reflects on their evacuation from the Eaton Fire and discusses the loss of their home in Altadena.

Altadena resident Stephen Do and his family lost two homes in the Eaton Fire during the Southern California wildfires.