April 7, 2025, Altadena, California: Laurie Starr, whose usual job is as a Phlebotomist, came from Washington State with her husband-to-be to help the victims of the L.A. Fires, by accepting Debris-Removal jobs with Odin Construction Solutions, a Contractor with the Army Corps of Engineers/FEMA. Their task is to clear the fire-decimated properties of all ash, debris and waste. Her and her fiancé, who is driving the heavy equipment behind her — left secure and higher paying jobs to do this “humanitarian work” — a more temporary, but rewarding position. They are living in a hotel sponsored by the company. (Here she is on the property of Hollywood Costumer Marilyn Madson, who lost her entire 40 year archive of fashion designs and memorabilia to the fire.
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