California Wildfires: Dramatic before-and-after images reveal the destruction

Firefighters in Los Angeles are working hard to control major wildfires that have killed five people and forced thousands to evacuate. Fires in Altadena, Tuna Canyon, and Palisades have destroyed homes and buildings as they spread fast due to strong Santa Ana Winds.

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Before-and-after pictures show the destruction, reminding us how quickly these fires can change everything.