The Pacific Palisades has suffered immense losses due to the destruction caused by the ravaging L.A. fire. A chilling drone video that has gone viral is proof that the damage has been devastating, to say the least. Photographer Tucker Doss documented the neighborhood’s condition after the wildfires engulfed innumerable houses, schools, and more structures in flames. The footage showed what is left of Pacific Palisades on the morning of January 9.
Video shows Pacific Palisades ruins after destructive LA fire
Since the L.A. fires erupted on January 7, starting with the Pacific Palisades, people have not only incurred financial but also personal losses. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the raging fires had spread over 19,978 acres as of Thursday. These wildfires have reduced people’s homes to rubble and a viral drone video proves how destructive the disaster has been.
The drone video captured Pacific Palisades on the morning of January 9. The scene is nothing short of apocalyptic as the clip pans to show lines of houses burnt down. The mountains stood tall and alone amidst the ruins and all that was left were charred trees and rubble. The clip showed smoke surrounding the sky and chirping birds, contributing a rather eerie vibe to the incident. The calm ocean waters offered a stark contrast to the darkness that emerged as a consequence of the wreckage.
Tucker Doss captioned the video saying, “This is what the pacific palisades look like morning of January 9th. So many homes lost in these tragic fires surrounding LA. Sending love to all of the families.” As of this writing, the clip generated a whopping 29.4 million views, a testament to the impact the incident has had on people.
Meanwhile, CNN reports that the Los Angeles County wildfires have claimed the lives of at least 10 people. Officials share that the death toll will remain unclear until it is safe for further investigation. Many celebrities, including Paris Hilton, Cary Elwes, Tina Knowles, Jeff Bridges, and more have lost their homes. Moreover, many residents also don’t have a place to live after the raging fires engulfed their houses.
