In the line of fire: Galesburg native escapes close call with California wildfires

John Funkhouser
John Funkhouser, a 1981 Galesburg High School graduate, at him home in Agoura Hills, California. (Submitted photo)

Living through California wildfires is nothing new for Galesburg native John Funkhouser, but nonetheless, this week’s fires have been especially devastating and deadly. 

Despite living just 5 miles from The Palisades fire, west of Los Angeles, Funkhouser's home remains without power as of Thursday morning, but managed to avoid any damage.

A 1981 Galesburg High School graduate and a California transplant for 30 years, Funkhouser joined WGIL's Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm on Galesburg's Morning News early Thursday from his home in Agoura Hills to talk about the wildfires.

 

 

Living through California wildfires is nothing new for Galesburg native John Funkhouser, but nonetheless, this week’s fires have been especially devastating and deadly. 

Despite living

 

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