CBS has tapped “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris for a new series inspired by the story of victims of the Eaton fire in Altadena and Pasadena, which claimed 19 lives, burned nearly 14,000 acres, and destroyed thousands of properties.

According to Dateline, the series centers on two brothers trying to sell their late grandmother’s house to private developers. When they learn her caretaker owns part of the property and refuses to sell, they’re pushed to live under one roof and reckon with questions of family, legacy, and community.

Actor Mike Epps has joined the cast as one of the brothers, with the multi-camera series set to take a comedic tone. The timing of the series’ release sparked backlash online, with critics questioning whether a comedy was an appropriate way to honor Altadena fire

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