Southern California residents return to devastation as two major wildfires rage on : The Picture Show : NPR
Sunday, Jan. 12: Wildfires burnt through cars and buildings in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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Large part of Southern California are once again under wildfire risks as strong winds and dry conditions return through Wednesday.
At least 153,000 Angelenos have had to evacuate their homes and at least 319,000 people are now under evacuation warnings.
More than 38,000 acres have been burned in total in the blazes and over 12,000 structures destroyed due to the wildfires, according to Cal Fire. A range of properties were destroyed, including homes, storefronts, sheds and cars. Local officials expect hundreds more ruined properties to be discovered in the coming days.
Sunday, Jan. 12: Fire retardant covers a car and sidewalk in the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles, as the Palisades Fire continues to threaten the city.
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Sunday, Jan. 12: Animal rescue groups are transporting hundreds of dogs and cats out of fire-devastated Los Angeles to relieve local overwhelmed animal shelters. Pictured are Michael Preciado and Reem Abuyousef who are donating pet food and other supplies at the Best Friends adoption center in Los Angeles.
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Saturday, Jan. 11: A plane drops pink fire retardant near the Brentwood neighborhood.
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Friday, Jan. 10: Johnathon Vera with Arizona Pipeline Company works to extinguish a still burning gas line fire in Altadena.
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Saturday, Jan. 11: A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon.
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Saturday, Jan. 11: Smoke lingers over destroyed homes in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire in Altadena.
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Saturday, Jan. 11: Glendale Fire Department captain Chris Jernegan (left) and his wife Alison (middle) help Ella Venne search through the remains of her family’s home that was destroyed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena.
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Saturday, Jan. 11: A firefighter monitors the advance of the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon.
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Saturday, Jan. 11: Media and civilians line a hillside in the Mountaingate development, above Mandeville Canyon, after the sun went down and fire air operations continue to work to extinguish flames from the Palisades Fire.
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Friday, Jan. 10: Rev. John Shaver (R) looks on while visiting the remains of Community United Methodist Church, where he is pastor.
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Friday, Jan. 10: Smoke billows from the Palisades fire as seen near Fernwood, Topanga, a community in western Los Angeles County.
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Sat., Jan. 11: A firefighting helicopter drops water on the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California.
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Friday, Jan. 10: A person helps up Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, center, as he meets with victims of the Eaton Fire.
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Friday, Jan. 10: Firefighter works to extinguish a still smoldering fire in Altadena
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Friday, Jan. 10: Melted metal from a burned vehicle is seen on the ground of a property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
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Friday. Jan. 10: Fire crews monitor the Palisades Fire in the outskirts of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
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Friday, Jan. 10: This aerial photo shows homes and businesses reduced to smoldering rubble by the Palisades Fire.
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Friday, Jan. 10: Destruction from the Eaton fire in Altadena.
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Friday, Jan. 10: Betty Comas, left, waits in line with her dog at an aid center for those affected by wildfires at the Pasadena Convention Center.
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Friday, Jan.10: Wildfire smoke and burned houses are seen from the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
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Friday, Jan. 10: Luke Dexter reacts as he sifts through the remains of his father’s fire-ravaged beachfront property.
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Friday, Jan. 10: A firefighter clears away smoking debris at the site of a structure on Lake Avenue in Altadena.
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Friday, Jan. 10: A worker clears debris from the Palisades Fire in Malibu.
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