Stories from those affected by the California fires NBC 6 South Florida [Video]

From those who have lost everything, to those trying desperately to prevent further damage, the devastation of the Southern California wildfires has impacted thousands.

Multiple wildfires continued to spread Wednesday in Los Angeles County, including a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades area that, as of Wednesday afternoon, had burned over 11,800 acres and 1,000 structures.

Some residents, business owners and firefighters impacted by the wildfires have shared their stories.

A man shares his reaction to losing his home in Malibu, California, during the Palisades Fire.

A Malibu resident was brought to tears Wednesday while standing amid the wreckage of his home, one of the thousands of structures destroyed by multiple wildfires that continue to spread through Southern California. 

“Our worst fear happened,” he said. “That’s alright, we’re survivors, we’ll get through it. We’ll build another home. But we lost all of our things. That’s the part that hurts. All our photographs. My grandpa’s antique chest and all …