Across Los Angeles County, unprecedented flames are destroying local landmarks, uprooting thousands of residents, destroying thousands of buildings, and endangering countless others. At least five people have been killed in the tragedy..
Millions of Americans call this area home, yet it is nearly unrecognizable with 27,000 acres and counting destroyed or still burning. Images from the devastation’s route reveal villages in utter ruins, with the financial, cultural, and human losses still growing.
Take a look at the destruction facing residents as firefighters attempt to control the blazes.
Aerial view of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Jan. 9, 2025.
A market in Altadena
Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles
Altadena Senior Center
Altadena Auto Center
A private residence in Altadena
Temescal Canyon Park
