The two friends who own the Volkswagen van went surfing the Sunday before the Palisades Fire erupted and then parked the van in a neighborhood that was later destroyed. They were sure it was a goner.
A photo of the van, taken by an Associated Press photographer, circulated widely on television and online, giving people a measure of joy.
The image quickly became a "beacon of hope" for some in the wake of Los Angeles' deadly January 2025 wildfires.
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