California Family Praises Faith After Wildfire Destroys Home

The Halpin family sang a Catholic hymn on the ashes of their home, emphasizing gratitude and trust in God after losing everything to the Eaton fire.

The Halpin family returned to the site of their destroyed Altadena home to pray and sing the Catholic hymn 'Regina Caeli' after the Eaton wildfire reduced their house to rubble.
The family credited their Christian faith and community support for helping them find strength and gratitude despite the devastation.
A video of the family singing went viral, resonating with millions and receiving widespread attention, including shares from public figures like Candace Cameron Bure and Bette Midler.
The Halpins, who lived in the home for 36 years, saved some family mementos before evacuating and are now working to rebuild with the help of insurance and a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $125,000.
Peter Halpin, a contractor, aims to expedite the rebuilding process but expressed concerns about potential delays due to government bureaucracy and permitting challenges.