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Palisades Fire victim moves into rebuilt home, but says LADWP hasn't turned on power
By Josh Haskell at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
Jack Nguyen and his family finally feel they've overcome the hardest year and a half of their lives. Their pacific palisades home of 22 years was destroyed in the fire. But, their new home is finished and they're moving in this Sunday. There's just one pr
Key takeaway Their pacific palisades home of 22 years was destroyed in the fire.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The Nguyen family's return to their rebuilt Pacific Palisades home marks a significant milestone for a community still recovering from the devastating Palisades Fire. However, the delay in restoring power by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power raises concerns about the city's support for residents rebuilding their lives. As the Nguyens prepare to move into their new home, they face the daunting task of coordinating with the LADWP to have their power turned on, a crucial step in making their house a home. This situation highlights the need for streamlined communication and efficient services from local utilities to ensure that residents can fully recover from disasters. The city's ability to provide timely support will be crucial in helping families like the Nguyens put the trauma of the fire behind them and start anew.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Jack Nguyen and his family finally feel they've overcome the hardest year and a half of their lives. Their pacific palisades home of 22 years was destroyed in the fire. But, their new home is finished and they're moving in this Sunday. There's just one pr
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