Dramatic before-and-after satellite photos show California wildfire destruction

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Satellite images are providing a unique and heartbreaking view of the devastation in the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena and Pasadena from two wildfires that have scorched more than 34,000 acres, destroyed at least 10,000 structures and claimed 10 lives.

Maxar Technologies has shared before-and-after images of several neighborhoods ravaged by the Palisades and Eaton wildfires. Use the slider below to compare the photographs.

These satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies show homes before and after the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Oct. 20, 2024, and Jan. 9, 2025. (Maxar Technologies via AP)

These satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies show homes and businesses before and after the Palisades Fire, along Pacific Coast Highway and Tuna Canyon, Oct. 20, 2024, and Jan. 8, 2025. (Maxar Technologies via AP)

These satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies show buildings near Marathon Road before and after the Eaton Fire, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (Maxar Technologies via AP)

The fires erupted on Tuesday as dry, hurricane-force winds swept through Southern California, which hasn’t seen significant rainfall since early 2024. Experts believe the damage will far exceed $100 billion.

President Joe Biden has declared a federal emergency, clearing the way for federal funds to help cover the firefighting efforts and assist in the recovery.

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