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New aerial photos show the total destruction of the once vibrant Los Angeles neighborhood known as the Pacific Palisades, large parts of which were burned to ash and dust during the historic wildfires.

The celebrity-laden community once featured beautiful, million-dollar homes, palm trees, and every colorful subtly that contributes to an idyllic suburban setting.


  The aerial images show the destruction of the Pacific Palisades. Google Earth The aerial images show the destruction of the Pacific Palisades. Google Earth

  Large parts of the neighborhood have been completely burned down. Anadolu Agency via Reuters Large parts of the neighborhood have been completely burned down. Anadolu Agency via Reuters

Now, jarring photos show the neighborhood resembles a bombed-out warzone with grey smoke rising from the charred remains of rectangular lots that just days ago had a median value of $2 million.

The devastation was captured by drone Wednesday after the dangerous Santa Ana winds died down, allowing for the much-needed water-dropping helicopters and planes to take flight.


  The median value of homes in this neighborhood was $2 million. Google Earth The median value of homes in this neighborhood was $2 million. Google Earth

  The images were captured by drone on Wednesday. Anadolu Agency via Reuters The images were captured by drone on Wednesday. Anadolu Agency via Reuters
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But while the winds subsided overnight into Wednesday, officials warned that they could pick up again going into Friday.

Entire blocks can now be seen devoid of any sign of life with nearly every structure in sight reduced to rubble by the mammoth blaze.


  Officials warned that the winds could pick up again on Friday. Google Earth Officials warned that the winds could pick up again on Friday. Google Earth

  The fire has wiped out entire blocks. Anadolu Agency via Reuters The fire has wiped out entire blocks. Anadolu Agency via Reuters

The Palisades Fire was still at 0% containment as of Thursday evening and has already burned 30,000 acres.

Several celebrities count themselves among those who lost their homes in the Pacific Palisades.


  The Palisades Fire was still at 0% containment as of Thursday evening. Google Earth The Palisades Fire was still at 0% containment as of Thursday evening. Google Earth

  Many celebrities have lost their homes due to the wildfires. Anadolu Agency via Reuters Many celebrities have lost their homes due to the wildfires. Anadolu Agency via Reuters

Jeff Bridges, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester, Anna Farris, Eugene Levy, and John Goodman all lost their homes that were in the once beautiful Pacific Palisades.

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