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Overcoming Tragedy: Shop owners show resilience after Pasadena Fire

The Daghlians and their children have relocated four times, moving from hotel to Airbnb in search of stable housing as rent prices spike

Pasadena, Calif.—Armen and Datevig Daghlian, owners of CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body & Paint, have faced numerous challenges following a fire that destroyed their home on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Pasadena, Calif.

Since the fire, the Daghlians and their children have relocated four times, moving from hotel to Airbnb in search of stable housing. Unfortunately, the local rental market has seen significant price hikes, making it increasingly difficult for the family to secure a permanent place to live. The financial burden has been compounded by gaps in their home insurance coverage, which, despite the family’s best efforts to secure comprehensive wraparound protection, has left them struggling to cover the costs of rebuilding their home. 

On the night of the fire, with no authorities or firefighters arriving in their neighborhood, the Daghlian family took it upon themselves to alert neighbors to evacuate. 

“That night, we had to make quick decisions and act fast to protect our family and neighbors,” said Armen Daghlian. “The strength of my family and the support from our community has been overwhelming. We’re deeply grateful for all the help we’ve received, and it gives us the resilience to keep moving forward. We’re committed to rebuilding — not just our home, but also the sense of stability we’ve always had. We couldn’t do this without the love and kindness of others.” 

The Daghlian family has been able to maintain CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body & Paint which has supported them for many years. Despite the business’s stability, however, the family faces a long and challenging road ahead as they rebuild their lives. 

“Armen and Datevig have always been pillars of strength for their community and team,” said Scott Paul, SVP of Operations, US Collision. “Armen’s faith amidst the chaos is truly inspiring. Their resilience in the face of such hardship lifts everyone around them. We stand by them during this difficult time, and we know the community will continue to offer support in whatever ways possible.” 

To support the Daghlian family, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/daghlian-family

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