Together the Eaton and Palisades fires have burned almost 40,000 acres, destroying thousands of homes and businesses, and killing 28 people. They've also burned through several beloved hiking areas.

Two days before the deadly Palisades Fire broke out on Jan. 7, Jesse Gros parked his car near the Temescal Canyon trailhead and started on his beloved hike. The Venice Beach resident was a regular on ...