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Pacific Coast Highway in ruins as new photos show utter destruction along once beautiful oceanfront

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Jan 9, 2025

California’s Pacific Coast Highway has been ravaged by the wildfires raging across Los Angeles, turning a once beautiful oceanfront to ruins.

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An aerial view showing multiple homes that were destroyed by the wildfire in Pacific Palisades, California.
An aerial view showing multiple homes that were destroyed by the wildfire in Pacific Palisades, California. John Chapple for NY Post

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Homes across the shoreline that were affected by the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California.
Homes across the shoreline that were affected by the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California. John Chapple for NY Post

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Cars and trucks driving on a roadway after the wildfires that came through across Pacific Palisades, California.
Cars and trucks driving on a roadway after the wildfires that came through across Pacific Palisades, California. John Chapple for NY Post

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Clouds of smoke were seen across the area of Pacific Palisades, California, where the wildfires occurred.
Clouds of smoke were seen across the area of Pacific Palisades, California, where the wildfires occurred. John Chapple for NY Post

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Multiple homes partially and completely destroyed by the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California.
Multiple homes partially and completely destroyed by the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California. John Chapple for NY Post

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Homes that were completely burned down by the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California.
Homes that were completely burned down by the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California. John Chapple for NY Post

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The aerial view, as seen here, shows trees and homes that were destroyed by the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California.
The aerial view, as seen here, shows trees and homes that were destroyed by the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California. John Chapple for NY Post

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A hill is seen that suffered severe damage from the after-effects of the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California.
A hill is seen that suffered severe damage from the after-effects of the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California. John Chapple for NY Post

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Topanga State Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway that was still smoldering
Topanga State Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway that was still smoldering. London Entertainment

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A burnt out car
Burnt down cars seen at Topanga State Beach along the PCH. London Entertainment

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General views of the destruction in Pacific Palisades the wake of the Palisades Fire
A structure along the PCH destroyed by the Palisades Fire. London Entertainment

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