They came holding some of what survived the Eaton Fire: dog tags and keys, a marble sculpture, a pearl and diamond ring, a rusted candelabra, Christmas ornaments, a custom needlepoint square, a Chinese lacquer box, and even an Acoma Pueblo pot , cracked but intact.

More than 50 art conservation professionals volunteered their time and expertise to help restore fire-damaged treasures to Eaton Fire survivors Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Altadena Main Library. The conservation clinic offered a range of services and information on salvaging and recovering everything from photos to paintings.

Lataska Pittman, 67, a teacher at Los Angeles Unified School District, lives in Glendale after losing her home of 37 years in the Eaton Fire. She brought two vases recovered from the rubble of her home.

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