Steve Guttenberg grapples with Pacific Palisades fire and reality of staying behind

Steve Guttenberg (Credit: John Lamparski/Getty Images)

• Actor Steve Guttenberg emerged as a local hero during the devastating Pacific Palisades fire, aiding stranded drivers and protecting his home while grappling with the harsh realities of survival and the long road to community recovery.

When brush fires swiftly descended upon the Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7, Steve Guttenberg jumped into the fray.