Jack Hassett was among scores of residents slowly returning on Tuesday to Los Angeles neighborhoods ravaged by wildfires to finally sift through the rubble of their homes and salvage any cherished items.

For the first time since the devastating Palisades fire ignited on Jan. 7, all Pacific Palisades residents can now return to their properties.

Almost three weeks after fleeing their homes during the Palisades Fire, all affected residents are allowed to briefly return to the burn areas to survey the damage. Los Angeles Mayor Karen bass tried to reassure residents the city was moving as quickly as possible.