A devastating wildfire has destroyed not just luxury homes but also local businesses in the upscale Pacific Palisades community, leaving business owners like Sunny Sukhwinder Singh grappling with uncertainty about their future.
Singh, the owner of Taj Palace Indian Cuisine, a beloved spot in the area for nearly 24 years, said the loss of his restaurant, which catered to local residents and celebrities alike, is heart-wrenching. The fire, which ignited around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, quickly spread through the area, prompting evacuation orders around 12:30 p.m.