<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>New images have shown the extent of the catastrophic damage caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, which have claimed five lives and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Palisades Fire has been dubbed the most destructive in Los Angeles' history as a devastating windstorm created dangerous fire conditions, allowing for the flames to rapidly engulf the Hollywood Hills.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It is burning across more than 6394 hectares and is completely uncontained, according to the latest update by the Los Angeles Fire Department.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE BLOG:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/los-angeles-fires-2025-live-updates/e49ede15-05b5-45af-913d-c400decd05d5" rel="" target="_blank" title="Blaze breaks out in Hollywood Hills as thousands flee firestorm"><strong><span>Blaze breaks out in Hollywood Hills as thousands flee firestorm</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="tweet" data-tweet-id="1877112442771145153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" data-user="9NewsAUS"></div><div class="tweet" data-tweet-id="1877130938964115575" data-user="9NewsAUS"></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Residents affected have shared before and after images online, showing their formerly idyllic beachside community completely gutted by the fire.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Yesterday morning I had a beautiful Spanish cottage that gave me endless joy ... Now, ashes," Denise Crosby wrote.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"My beloved dog beach before and after," Melonie Kastman from Malibu wrote.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/world/la-fires-sad-images-capture-the-true-extent-of-damage/fc5c8a03-365e-4823-afa5-59089ef85e7a" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The first photo shows blue skies, with palm trees and buildings lining the beach.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In the second photo, the buildings and trees have been wiped and the landscape is blackened.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>IN PICTURES: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/los-angeles-fires-in-pictures-wildfires-race-across-southern-california/81b15bf5-586a-42ca-95c9-dc1882febeae" rel="" target="_blank" title="Apocalyptic scenes as whole areas of LA ravaged by fire"><strong><span>Apocalyptic scenes as whole areas of LA ravaged by fire</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Several more wildfires are burning across Los Angeles County, including in Eaton, Hurst, Woodley, Sunset and Lidia.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the firestorm was a "big one", adding that hurricane-force winds and extremely dry, drought conditions were making the situation all the more devastating.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than 130,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate the region, including about 60,000 in Palisades and about 70,000 in Eaton.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed at least five people have died, warning the death toll will "likely" climb.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than 1000 structures have been destroyed.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/celebrities-among-those-who-lost-homes-as-devastating-los-angeles-fires/22adfbef-cdb2-4cbb-be91-503d22da1933" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>How celebrities and the entertainment industry have been hit by the LA fires</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>President Joe Biden has declared the wildfires a "major disaster", unlocking funding and additional support to the area.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It's devastating. To the residents of Southern California: We are with you," he wrote in a statement on X.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Newsom said authorities were throwing "everything we can into protecting residents with substantial state, local and federal resources".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The situation in Los Angeles is highly dangerous and rapidly evolving ... To all those in Southern California, please continue to listen to local authorities and don't wait, evacuate if asked," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Bass also sent her condolences to those who have lost loved ones and property.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I stand here today with incredible sympathy and concern about the devastation and the tragedy that our city and county are facing," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>- With CNN</span></em></div></div>