Where it began...

A family’s fight to save their home.
A personal loss shared with the world.
A spark that shined a light.

This playlist captures the Mallen family’s journey — before, during, and after the fire that changed everything. Told in raw, real time, it weaves together live footage, reflections, the first bricks laid, and the ongoing actions toward rebuilding not just a home, but a community.

Watch the moments that have become a symbol for so many, and witness the real-time road to recovery being built today.

Stories
Within the Story

Below, you’ll find real-time snapshots pulled from news coverage, home footage, and personal reflections.

Each video shares a piece of Blake’s journey — moments of loss, resilience, hope, and action — revealing how one family’s fight has become a community’s call to rise.

Rising from the Ashes
Rising from the Ashes: Blake Mallen’s Journey Through Tragedy

In this heartfelt and inspiring video, Blake Mallen shares his personal experience during.

Someone is Listening
Someone is Listening… From Ashes to Hope – How our Community Rises after the Palisades Fire

Standing in the dirt where our home once stood…after waiting months for moves.

Rebuilding Trust Before Walls
Rebuilding Trust Before Walls: Our Reality After the Palisades Fire and What Needs to Happen Next

I’ve personally spoken with hundreds of people – neighbors, business owners, parents –.

3 Months Later
FOX & FRIENDS: 3 Months Later… A Call for Change

It’s been nearly 3 months since I stood and watched my home burn.

My Message to the United States Secretary of Housing
My Message to the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Never underestimate your power to make positive change. Two months ago before losing.

Pastor Drew Sams Surprises Us
Pastor Drew Sams Surprises Us with Something Incredible

Even in the ashes, I’ve seen the best of humanity. Pastor Drew Sams.

Lessons Wrapped in Tragedy
Lessons Wrapped in Tragedy

Some gifts come wrapped in tragedy… Receiving The Oswald Award from the Pruvit.

41days
41 Days After: The Rest of the World Has Moved On, But…

41 days later. The world moves on… But for our community, for our.

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GOOD DAY LA: Pacific Palisades Fire, Mallen Family News Story

Thank you to Good Day LA and Jennifer Lahmers for sharing our story..

Bringing My Wife and Kids Back
Bringing My Wife and Kids Back to Our Home for the First Time since the Pacific Palisades Fire

As a parent, your job is to make your kids feel safe. To.

44th Birthday Reflections
What does this mean? 44th Birthday Reflections on losing my home in Palisades Fire

Today is My 44th Birthday… I never imagined I’d spend it standing in.

Personal Update 3 Weeks After we Lost our Home on the Palisades Fire
Personal Update 3 Weeks After we Lost our Home on the Palisades Fire

The last three weeks have been… a lot. The chaos hasn’t stopped. Every.

The Palisades Fire Disaster Could Have Been Prevented
The Palisades Fire Disaster Could Have Been Prevented

Courtesy of: The News on MeritTVSupport the Mallen Family Rebuild here – https://gofund.me/807de0b3.

From Our Hearts to Yours- Thank You from the Mallen Family
From Our Hearts to Yours: Thank You from the Mallen Family

“Like a good neighbour, State Farm is there…”. — Except they aren’t. I.

Blake's Message for Insurance and Gov Leaders about the Palisades Fire
Blake’s Message for Insurance and Gov Leaders about the Palisades Fire

“Like a good neighbour, State Farm is there…”. — Except they aren’t. I.

Palisades Fires - Blake Mallen Interview on NBC News
NBC NEWS: Palisades Fires – Blake Mallen Interview

In this heartfelt interview, Blake Mallen shares his devastating experience of losing his.

My First Person Experience Watching My Home Burn Down in the Palisades Fires
My First Person Experience Watching My Home Burn Down in the Palisades Fires

Our story is not just ours – it’s the reality of thousands of.

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The Day Our Home Burned Down | Blake Mallen Family – Palisades Fire

Our family lost our home on Wednesday Jan 8th in the Palisades fire….