Scenes of devastation from Palisades, Eaton fires; thousands of structures destroyed Photos from the Palisades and Eaton fires highlight the mounting loss.
January 10, 2025, 11:36 AM ET
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Unprecedented wildfires are decimating more than 10,000 structures, displacing thousands of residents, destroying local landmarks, and threatening many more across Los Angeles County. At least 10 people have been killed in the tragedy.
With 35,000 acres and counting either burned or still burning, the place that millions of Americans call home is almost unrecognizable. Photos from the path of destruction show communities completely transformed, as the personal, cultural, and economic losses continue to mount.
Take a look at the destruction facing residents as firefighters attempt to control the blazes.
Pacific Palisades The Pacific Palisades are seen before and after a fire swept through the area in a satellite image provided by MaxarTechnologies. @MaxarTechnologies Malibu, California An aerial view of destroyed homes along the beach as the Palisades Fire continues to burn on Jan. 9, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. Mario Tama/Getty Images Overview of beachfront homes before and after fire swept along La Costa Beach, in Malibu, Calif., in a satellite image provided by MaxarTechnologies. @MaxarTechnologies
Palisades and Eaton Fires seen from above Overview of Palisades and Eaton Wildfires in a satellite image provided by MaxarTechnologies. @MaxarTechnologies Aerial view of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Jan. 9, 2025. KABC Aerial view of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Jan. 9, 2025. KABC Birdseye view of a neighborhood in Altadena, California A market in Altadena The Ezzz Stop Food Store is shown in Altadena, Calif. Google Maps Street View Flames from the wind-driven Eaton Fire engulf a structure in Altadena, California, Jan. 8, 2025. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Pacific Coast Highway Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles A Bank of America location is shown on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Google Maps Street View A fire-damaged Bank of America branch is seen after the Palisades Fire swept though in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 8, 2025. Eugene Garcia/AP Altadena Senior Center The Altadena Senior Center is shown in Antadena, Calif. Google Maps Street View The Altadena Senior Center burns as the Eaton Fire moves through the area on Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Altadena Auto Center The Altadena Auto Center is shown in Altadena, Calif. Google Maps Street View Cars destroyed by the Eaton Fire sit in the parking area of a burned auto shop on Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images A private residence in Altadena A house on Deodara Drive is shown in Altadena, Calif. Google Maps Street View Structures burned by the Eaton fire are seen in Altadena, Calif., on Jan. 8, 2025. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Temescal Canyon Park Temescal Canyon Road is shown in Los Angeles. Google Maps Street View Flames overtake the intersection of Temescal Canyon and Pacific Coast Highway Fire at the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades California on Jan. 7, 2025. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Homes near Fair Oaks Avenue in Altadena