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Amid the destruction caused by the Palisades fire in Los Angeles, one $9 million property remarkably remained untouched. David Steiner, the owner of the house, believes there is a reason his home was spared from the devastating wildfire.\n The fires in LA have ravaged over 20,000 acres, with first responders managing to contain three out of eight wildfires so far. Unfortunately, over 5,000 structures, including homes, businesses, and landmarks, have been destroyed. Authorities suspect that the Kenneth fire, which endangers properties near Calabasas and Hidden Hills, was intentionally set by a man who has since been apprehended. Locals detained the suspect, who was reportedly seen with a torch, attempting to ignite garbage cans and old Christmas trees.\n Among the many who lost their homes are several celebrities, including Anna Faris, Eugene Levy, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal. In contrast, David Steiner, a retired waste-management businessman, was astonished that his property remained standing amid the devastation.\n On January 7, a local contractor sent Steiner a video of the fire, showing his neighbor\u2019s house engulfed in flames. Steiner was convinced his three-story home would be next. \u201c[The contractor] was watching the news reports and saw my neighbor\u2019s house going down and told me, \u2018It looks like your house is going too,\u2019\u201d Steiner shared with the New York Post.\n To his surprise, Steiner soon received calls and photos confirming that his home had survived. \u201cI started getting pictures and realized we had made it through,\u201d he said. \u201cMy wife sent me something this morning that said, \u2018Last house standing.\u2019 And it brought a pretty big smile to my face at a pretty bad time.\u201d\n Steiner credits the house’s survival to its robust construction, which he likened to a cruise ship’s durability. \u201cIt has an \u2018ultra-sturdy construction\u2019 and was built to withstand earthquakes,\u201d he explained, adding that the house features stucco and stone with a fireproof roof, and is anchored by pilings that extend about 50 feet into the bedrock for stability against strong waves.\n \u201cTo be totally honest with you, I never in a million years thought a wildfire would jump to the Pacific Coast Highway and start a fire,\u201d Steiner admitted. \u201cI thought, \u2018If we ever have an earthquake, this would be the last thing to go.\u2019 I honestly didn\u2019t think that if we had a fire, this would be the last thing to go. And it was.\u201d\n Steiner appreciated the design and resilience of his home, particularly the stucco and fireproof roof. However, he emphasized that for him, the loss of the property would not equate to the loss of a home, as he had not built family memories there. \u201cWe need to pray for those who have lost their homes,\u201d Steiner said, recognizing the profound impact on others who have faced such devastating losses.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Amid the destruction caused by the Palisades fire in Los Angeles, one $9 million property remarkably remained untouched. David Steiner, the owner of the house, believes there is a reason his home was spared from the devastating wildfire. 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