Well, it's now been two weeks since the wildfires began ravaging parts of Southern California, and at least 27 people have lost their lives.

As we learn more about the victims, we remember some of those who were lost and the legacies they leave behind.

We begin tonight with these nine stories.

55-year-old Randall Maid was an avid surfer and life of the party, according to his mother, Carol, who begged him to evacuate.

The last thing he told her was, pray for the palisades and pray for Malibu.

I love you.

Anthony Mitchell, 67, was a retired amputee.

His son Justin was in his early 20s and had cerebral palsy. Mitchell was waiting for an

ambulance to evacuate them. Mitchell's daughter, Heiji, told reporters, quote, he was not going to leave his son behind no matter what.

Victor Shaw, 66, lived in Altadena and died with a garden hose in his hand.

He was shy in nature, but had a deep affection for his sister Sherry, who attempted to get

her brother to safety before barely escaping herself.

I went down the street and there was a police car

and I flagged him and I said,

my brother's in the house, I need help.

And he told me to get out and he said, go.

Erlene Kelly, a retired pharmacist,

lived in the family's Altadina home for decades

and insisted on staying.

Her granddaughter, Brianna, told reporters, quote,

My grandmother was really active.

I thought she would be 99 just walking around.

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