Some are calling what remains of parts of Southern California “apocalyptic” as wildfires have been raging since Tuesday morning, and now shocking footage of the devastation is flooding social media. Several fires, including the Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, and the Hurst Fire are burning acres upon acres of land, devouring homes, businesses, and landscapes in sections of Los Angeles County. The Palisades Fire alone has burned over 17,000 acres as of Thursday morning.
Shocking photos and videos of the fires and their paths of destruction are popping up everywhere online. Some of them show firestorms in progress or burning buildings and landscapes, while others show neighborhoods turned to ash—an apocalyptic-like scene and a tragic reality.
Here is a collection of some shocking footage from the California wildfires. Scroll to the bottom to learn how you can help first responders’ efforts.
One man was flying into the area as the fires raged. His video went …