For a homeowner, he says, “all of their memories, everything on this lot that was important to them, is channeled into the tiles, because they’re all that’s left.” The fireplace opening ...

After devastating fires blazed through the region, residents are holding on to the intricate glazed tiles that survived — small but meaningful remnants of their homes.

Salvage experts are rushing to save handmade tiles from fireplaces that survived the Eaton fire before they are demolished.