Lana Galaforo, who witnessed the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, now faces her own loss as wildfires destroy her home in Altadena.

The wildfires raging across California have captured national attention, with Louisiana stepping up to share its expertise and support. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the state knows all too well the devastation caused by natural disasters and is offering guidance to aid in California’s fight against the flames.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple talks about if the state's insurance rates could be impacted by the California wildfires.

The devastation caused by Southern California wildfires has uprooted entire communities, leaving some Louisiana natives directly in the path of destruction. Dillon Couvillon, originally from Port Allen, lives in West Hollywood, just seven blocks from the flames. He described the scene as something out of a nightmare.

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The family wants her to stay in Southeast Louisiana, but on Monday, Lana boarded a plane at MSY because she says California is now home. “Altadena is a very special place with lovely people and ...