Deacon Helps Save Church From California Fire

Deacon José Luis Díaz of Sacred Heart Church in Altadena, California, helped save his parish from destruction during the Eaton Fire, which ravaged the area Jan. 8.

The fire, fueled by dry Santa Ana winds, forced Dcn. Díaz and his family to evacuate their home in the early hours of the morning, Angelus News reported. After taking refuge at a local shelter, Dcn. Díaz received alarming news that Sacred Heart Church was reportedly on fire.

Arriving at the scene around 7:30 a.m. with his son-in-law, Dcn. Díaz discovered flames on the church’s roof near the boiler room.

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