West Hills
West Hills, CALFORNIA — Together, in Samoa, we have been through cyclones, tsunamis, torrential downpours, and rough seas. I don’t think we have ever been engulfed by miles and miles of 50 mph raging fire winds. Houses were decimated in minutes... they vanished... they by-passed the burning phase...

![In the West Hills, California community of Stonegate, several messages of gratitude were chalked by residents in appreciation to Woolsey Fire first responders. [Photo by Barry Markowitz, 11/21/18] thank you message chalked on the driveway of a home that was spared.](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/firefighters.jpg?itok=S5XUDoAb)