Before and after images reveal destruction of the Los Angeles fires
Satellite and aerial images reveal the damage caused by California wildfires
This story has been updated with additional reporting and images.
Multiple wildfires fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, have killed 10 and burned more than 35,000 acres near Los Angeles. The winds, which occur most often in the fall and winter, push dry air from over the inland deserts of California and the Southwest toward the coast, the National Weather Service said.
Five separate wildfires producing large flames and dangerous smoke, have forced more than 180,000 people to flee their homes and at least 10 people have died, fire officials said. The fires have destroyed more than 10,000 homes.
Recent satellite and aerial imagery reveals the amount of destruction the fast-moving fires have caused in the highly-populated area of Los Angeles county.
Destruction in Altadena California
The Eaton Fire destroyed homes in Altadena California, a town northeast of Pasadena. The image was captured Jan. 8 by Maxar Technologies' shortwave infrared sensor. This sensor has the ability to see through the dense smoke of an active fire to the ground beneath, as well as locating the flame front and hot spots in the fire, according to Maxar. As of Friday morning, the Eaton Fire was reported to be at 3% containment as it grew to nearly 14,000 acres.
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This view of burning and destroyed houses near Marathon Road in Altadena, California was captured Jan. 8.
This Image of burning and destroyed houses and businesses along East Altadena Drive in Altadena, California was captured on Jan. 8.
A Bank of America location on Lake Avenue in Altadena, California was engulfed in flames Jan. 8.
An Ezzz Stop Food Stores location on Lake Avenue in Altadena was one of nearly 2,000 buildings to burn since the Los Angeles area fires broke out Tuesday.
Homes damaged along the coast in Malibu
The image below captured Jan. 9 by Maxar Technologies shows destroyed homes and structures along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu near La Costa Beach. The earlier comparison image was captured Oct. 20, 2024.
This Image captured on Jan. 8 shows burning and destroyed houses along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu near Topanga Beach.
This image taken Jan. 8 shows the remains of homes along the Pacific Coast Highway near Big Rock Drive in Malibu.
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Homes destroyed in Pacific Palisades
The images below captured Jan. 9 show large areas of Pacific Palisades destroyed by the fire. The earlier comparison images were captured Oct. 20, 2024. As of Friday morning, the Palisades Fire has burned more than 20,000 acres and is reported to be 8% contained
This image captured Jan. 7 shows a home destroyed on Lachman Ln, Pacific Palisades, California.
This Image captured Jan. 7 shows homes damaged along Catalonia Ave. in Pacific Palisades, California.
A Chase Bank location on Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades burned Jan. 8 in the Palisades fire.
Flames consume area north of the Getty Villa
An image captured Jan. 7 shows an area burning roughly a mile north of the Getty Villa (right) and the same area as it looked on Jan. 1.
The powerful Santa Ana winds have continued to stoke the fires that, combined with offshore winds, forecasters say will continue into next week.
Contributing: Doyle Rice