Devastation of LA fires captured in before and after images
More than 180,000 people have been ordered to flee due to the Los Angeles wildfires, which have destroyed nearly 10,000 homes and buildings.
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles are continuing to wreak destruction, destroying tens of thousands of buildings and leaving at least 10 people dead.
More than 180,000 people have been ordered to evacuate from their homes as a result of the deadly blazes, which have destroyed nearly 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, as firefighters battled to stop them from spreading further.
Devastation includes landmarks such as the Will Rogers’ Western Ranch House and Topanga Ranch Motel, along with hundreds of businesses, huge areas of land and homes owned by Hollywood A-listers like Paris Hilton, Spencer Pratt, Mark Hamill, Sir Anthony Hopkins and John Goodman.
US President Joe Biden declared a major disaster on Tuesday and said that the federal government would reimburse 100% of the recovery for the next 180 days.
Satellite images and comparative pictures show the full extent of the blazes and the impact they have had on the entire area.
Use the slider function on the images below to scroll left and right and compare.
Tuna Canyon (pictured below), a well-known stretch of the Pacific Highway near Malibu was razed to the ground as part of the Pacific Palisades fire.
The fire - the largest to devastate the county - has swallowed up much of the western side of Los Angeles between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains.
Satellite images show Fair Oaks Avenue in Altadena ravaged by fire.
Altadena was swallowed up by the Eaton Fire northeast of Los Angeles, which started on Tuesday night.
So far, the blaze is believed to have killed at least 10 people. The Altadena Bunny Museum, which housed almost 50,000 bunny-related artefacts for nearly three decades, was also destroyed in the blaze.
More than 5,000 structures are believed to have been destroyed by the Eaton fire.
Evacuation orders remain in place due to the blaze, meaning more than 130,000 people have been displaced by the fire.
The devastation in Altadena could be seen from space, as multiple fires left hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed.
The Eaton fire has so far burned 13,690 acres, according to fire chiefs, and is said to be 0% contained.
Jewish temple with 100 years' history destroyed by fire
The Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center, below, was among the buildings lost to the Eaton fire.
According to its website, the temple's congregation has more than 100 years of history in the area.
In a letter to the congregation on its website, the temple said: "We are devastated to report that PJTC's buildings caught fire last night. Despite the best efforts of the fire department, multiple news organizations have reported that all campus buildings are lost."
Hundreds of LA businesses destroyed by wildfires
Thousands of businesses have been destroyed, like the Town and Country Liquor Market, which has been open since 2002.
Other buildings destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires are said to include at least five churches, seven schools and two libraries, along with shops, bars, restaurants and banks.
Witnesses described the iconic Sunset Boulevard looking as if a bomb had been detonated after the Palisades fire swept through it.
Buildings were left charred and twisted by the intense heat, including the Chase Bank, pictured below.
Grocery chain Gelson's also saw its store destroyed by the Palisades fire, with just one wall left standing.
The chain's CEO Ryan Adams said in a statement: "With a heavy heart, we share that our Palisades store has been completely lost to the fires. This store was more than just a place to shop — it was a cornerstone of the community, and we grieve this loss alongside the team members, customers, and neighbors who called it their own."
A popular Malibu destination, Rosenthal Wine Tasting on the Pacific Highway, was also destroyed by fire.
Pictures showed debris and damage around the venue's usually eye-catching oversized chair, table and wine bottle, as its Instagram account thanked people for their support, saying: "Although we don't know what the future holds, we will stay strong and keep everyone informed of our next moves."
Watch: Timelapse Shows Huge Cloud of Smoke From Palisades Fire
