Altadena Banner Designed by Teen Fire Survivor Unveiled on Lake Avenue

A new banner created by a local teenager who lost his home in the fire was unveiled today on Lake Avenue, a display commissioned by the Community Coalition for Altadena Recovery and highlighted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger.

The banner was installed today by Los Angeles County Public Works on Lake Avenue, between Morada Place and Alameda Street. Its display serves as both a tribute to those impacted by the wildfire and a visible sign of the community’s determination to move forward together.

“I am incredibly pleased and proud to see our community continue to rise together in the wake of the Eaton Fire,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “This banner is a reflection of the strength and creativity that define this community. It’s a reminder that even in the hardest moments, hope and unity shine through.”

The banner was designed by a local teenager who lost his home in the fire, transforming personal loss into a message of hope for the entire community. Its placement on Lake Avenue serves as both a tribute to those impacted by the wildfire and a visible sign of the community’s determination to move forward together.