Photos of the Day: Wind-driven Firestorms Wreak Havoc on Southern California...

Mark Viniello

Just thought I'd share these heartbreaking images of the widespread destruction that has befallen Southern California due to multiple wildfires over the past three days. As of this Blog entry, 0% of the Eaton Fire in Altadena has been contained, and only 6% of the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades are under control. Click here for a list of all of the recent wildfires that hit SoCal since strong Santa Ana winds began striking the region on January 7.

All but two of these photos were posted by folks on Instagram and X. The last two were taken by me using my Google Pixel 5 smartphone in the city of Diamond Bar yesterday.

My condolences goes to those who lost their homes in these tragic firestorms, as well as the family members and friends of the ten reported individuals who lost their lives in the Palisades and Eaton Fires. To find ways to help people affected by these wildfires, click here.


Dan Hellie


Getty Images


Team RMGNews - FirePhotoGirl on X


Matt Finn


AP Photo / Ethan Swope


Stevante Clark


ABC 7 - Chris Cristi


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ABC 7 - Chris Cristi


Richard T. Par


Richard T. Par