With you in spirit of solidarity over the south - south connection mate. When the Cape south coast fire in South Africa burned by house down with all contents in 2017, along with 1000 others, I was purified of lots of karma and entered the ranks of the reborn, so it is possible to bounce back even stronger. It is a test of ones consciousness and awareness of the bigger picture of life on earth. Luckily I was trained in renunciation and transcendence.
I saw that video clip of the devastated woman not wanting to shake the Man's hand.
How awful was that? He also tried to shake the hand of a firefighter who just lost his house. The guy refused to and walked off. It was awkward. Sending metta to the world - xxx