Before and after images from across some of the worst-affected areas of Los Angeles show how wildfires have destroyed homes and businesses and gutted neighbourhoods.
So far, five people have died as several wildfires blaze across California, forcing evacuation orders that cover more than 100,000 people.
The images below show the same areas, before and after the flames swept through.
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A Chase bank branch in Altadena
The central business area in the Palisades
A Chase bank branch and garden cafe in the Palisades
Palisades houses near the Getty Museum, filmed from the Pacific Highway
A church in Altadena
A medical centre in Altadena
A hairdresser and neighbouring business in the Palisades
A Starbucks in the central business area in the Palisades
The Bunny Museum, in Altadena
Homes burning on the Pacific Coast Highway
A pet shop, next to a Christian centre, in Altadena
A Chase bank branch in the Palisades