When Kathy Storti takes their dog, Zoe, for a walk, she turns right out of her driveway, not left. The block to the right looks pretty much as it always did. To the left there is only ruin. She worries the lingering smell of the fire may further traumatize their pet.
Even when a cool front moved through last week, the Stortis kept their windows shut and curtains drawn. And when the overgrown lawn could no longer be ignored, Storti mowed it quickly.