Tweet Facebook Mail New images have shown the extent of the catastrophic damage caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, which have claimed five lives and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. The Palisades Fire has been dubbed the most destructive in Los Angeles' history as a devastating windstorm created dangerous fire conditions, allowing for the flames to rapidly engulf the Hollywood Hills. It is burning across more than 6394 hectares and is completely uncontained, according to the latest update by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
LIVE BLOG: Blaze breaks out in Hollywood Hills as thousands flee firestorm Residents affected have shared before and after images online, showing their formerly idyllic beachside community completely gutted by the fire. "Yesterday morning I had a beautiful Spanish cottage that gave me endless joy ..
. Now, ashes," Denise Crosby wrote. "My beloved dog beach before and after," Melonie Kastman from Malibu wrote.
The first photo shows blue skies, with palm trees and buildings lining the beach. In the second photo, the buildings and trees have been wiped and the landscape is blackened. IN PICTURES: Apocalyptic scenes as whole areas of LA ravaged by fire Residents affected have shared before and after images online, showing their formerly idyllic beachside community completely gutted by the fire.
(X) Several more wildfires are burning across Los Angeles County, including in Eaton, Hurst, Woodley, Sunset and Lidia. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass .
