Wildfires in Los Angeles County have left a trail of destruction and devastation. At least 24 people have died and over 150,000 residents were ordered to evacuate as 12,000 homes, businesses, schools, and other structures were damaged or destroyed. The disaster has brought widespread pain, grief, and chaos to the affected areas.
Photographers Ted Soqui and Jules Hotz captured harrowing images of charred skeletons of beloved homes, desperate homeowners risking their lives to save their properties, and emergency workers carefully extracting bodies from rubble. An American flag was seen in blackened tatters, symbolizing the loss and sacrifice.
The disaster is considered one of the worst in California history, with thousands of people displaced and countless lives changed forever. As the community comes to terms with the scale of the tragedy, the impact on local residents and first responders will be felt for a long time.
Source: https://signalscv.com/2025/01/a-week-from-hell-see-how-la-fires-destroyed-neighborhoods-from-coast-to-foothills