Deadly wildfires have devastated parts of the city of Los Angeles and the wider county, destroying many homes and businesses, as well as schools and places of worship.
Here are some of the most striking images of places seen before and after the wildfires tore through them.
Pacific Palisades
This affluent suburb is among those that have been the hardest hit, with many residents being unable to gather much or anything of value before they were had to flee.
Below VIDEOS showing the destruction some businesses have suffered.
