David and Cheri Ramocinski’s home in Yorba Linda was destroyed by a fire in November. Their neighborhood has been waiting for a reservoir that has been delayed for years. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
When the Freeway Complex fire raced toward his house in November, David Ramocinski tried to protect it with his lawn sprinkler and a garden hose. But the water pressure failed, and he had to flee. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
The proposed site for the Hidden Hills Reservoir in November. The project has become a priority after the Freeway Complex Fire. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
David Ramocinski, who now lives in a rental house, says he wont feel safe rebuilding his home until the reservoir is built. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
