The Fire This Time

What led to the trip I'll never forget

Photo: Thomas Machowicz

It started with the Eight of Wands—a sudden change, movement. At least, that’s where I thought it began.

I had already been awake for two nights, thinking about the animals in Los Angeles. At 3 a.m., I would find myself searching “LA fires animal rescue” or “LA fires wildlife,” knowing what I would see - a firefighter with a hose …