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These Photos Of The Woolsey Fire In Malibu Show How Intense And Devastating It's Been
Santa Monica Mountains, CA - Nov. 9: Doctor Steve Popkow works to save items at his property while the Woolsey Fire burns in his backyard off of Stokes Canyon Road on Nov. 9, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Fire burning in Southern California have left a path of destruction, forcing tens of thousands from their homes and destroying a significant number of them.
Here's a how the fire looked as it burned and in its wake from various viewpoints, as well as the damage so far. You can also see more photos, video, and other images of the destruction here.
IN THE MALIBU AREA FRIDAY
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A No Vacancy sign at a motel with the Woolsey Fire burning in the background on Nov. 9, 2018 in Malibu.(Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Los Angeles County firefighters work to extinguish flames burning a side building from reaching a house on Dume Drive during the Woolsey Fire on November 09, 2018.(Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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A road sign on PCH burns from the Woolsey fire in Malibu on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: The front yard of a home on Dume Drive in Point Dume burns from the Woolsey fire on November 09, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Los Angeles County firefighters work to extinguish flames burning a side building from reaching a house on Dume Drive during the Woolsey Fire on November 09, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Residents of condos work to prevent the Woolsey Fire from destroying their homes using garden hoses on November 09, 2018.(Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Residents of condos embrace each other while fighting flames from reaching their homes on Zuma View Place on November 09, 2018.(Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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OUR REPORTER IN MALIBU TODAY
Woolsey Fire destruction as seen in Malibu on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (Photo by Matt Tinoco/LAist)
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Woolsey Fire destruction as seen in Malibu on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (Photo by Matt Tinoco/LAist)
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Woolsey Fire destruction as seen in Malibu on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (Photo by Matt Tinoco/LAist)
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Malibu High School remains standing as the Woolsey Fire burns, but part of its construction site was destroyed. (Photo by Matt Tinoco/LAist)
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IN BELL CANYON
The remains of a house on Flintlock in the gated community of Bell Canyon in Ventura County on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The view is toward the east. (Sharon McNary)
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The hillside backyard of a burned house in Bell Canyon on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (Sharon McNary/LAist)
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OUR REPORTER IN MALIBU'S POINT DUME
Woolsey Fire destruction as seen in Malibu's Point Dume on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The most severe damage was on Dume Drive, Bluewater, and Birdview. (Matt Tinoco/LAist)
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Woolsey Fire destruction as seen in Malibu's Point Dume on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The most severe damage was on Dume Drive, Bluewater, and Birdview. (Matt Tinoco/LAist)
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Woolsey Fire destruction as seen in Malibu's Point Dume on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The most severe damage was on Dume Drive, Bluewater, and Birdview. (Matt Tinoco/LAist)
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Significant damage in Point Dume, as seen on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (Matt Tinoco/LAist)
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Significant damage in Point Dume, as seen on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (Matt Tinoco/LAist)
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Significant damage in Point Dume, as seen on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (Matt Tinoco/LAist)
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OUR REPORTER FROM ATOP MULHOLLAND
This familiar spot near Mulholland Highway has been transformed by fire pic.twitter.com/VZQ3py7uqg
— Sharon McNary (@KPCCsharon) November 10, 2018
AT MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK IN CALABASAS
A burned vehicle sits just inside the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on Saturday. (Photo by Sharon McNary for LAist)
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VIEW FROM ABOVE
VIDEO: @LACoFireAirOps Firehawk helicopter flying along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on the way to protect life and property. This is a historic event. Please follow the direction of local authorities. (Original video, ok to use with credit) @VCFD @LACoFD #WoolseyFire pic.twitter.com/SvZSfipzfk
— LACoFireAirOps (@LACoFireAirOps) November 10, 2018
The view from space on Thursday of fires burning in Southern and Northern California by NASA's Operational Land Imager. (NASA Earth Observatory)
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VIEW FRIDAY FROM A SURFLINE CAMERA
Time lapse from this morning at our County Line cam (https://t.co/lNUiiDr5h1). See the orange glow take over the coast as the orange glow from the #WoolseyFire moves closer to the beach #Malibu.
— Surfline (@surfline) November 9, 2018
(note: many cams in area are currently down due to fire impacts) pic.twitter.com/jjBATPbetD
EYE IN THE SKY FROM NOAA
NOAA's #GOESEast got a closer look at the fast-moving #WoolseyFire that prompted evacuations in #Malibu. This wildfire covers 14,000 acres, while the nearby #HillFire covers more than 6,000 acres. More imagery: https://t.co/va8BJs4YEG pic.twitter.com/qANVRck9Xo
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) November 9, 2018
FROM L.A. TIMES PHOTOGRAPHER WALLY SKALIJ
An owl sits on the beach in Malibu as the Woolsey Fire approaches https://t.co/9D9meDcUL4 pic.twitter.com/TGMEhBg89i
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) November 10, 2018
L.A. COUNTY FIRE ACTIVITY AT ZUMA BEACH
@lacofireairops touching down at our Zuma Beach Landing Zone. Currently the Zuma Beach parking lots are being used as a staging area for Fire Apparatus as well as an evacuation site for Large Animals. Remember to heed the warnings of all emergency personnel in the area. Stay safe pic.twitter.com/IjWqlSnNlG
— LACoLifeguards (@LACoLifeguards) November 9, 2018
PHOTOS FROM THE WIRES
SATURDAY
Horses are tied to lifeguard booths on the beach in Malibu. (Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP)
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The charred remains of the burned out home in Malibu (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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Alexander Tobolsky return to his burned home in Malibu with his girlfriend Dina Arias. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) (Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP)
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FRIDAY
A firefighter walks by the a burning home in Malibu on Friday (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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A man watches as the Woolsey Fire reaches the ocean along Pacific Coast Highway Friday. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP/ Getty Images)
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Roger and Anne Bloxberg embrace as they watch a wildfire on a hill top near their home Friday in West Hills. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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MORE PHOTOS FROM MALIBU ON FRIDAY
Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Embers fly in the air on Dume Drive during the Woolsey Fire on November 09, 2018.(Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Los Angeles County firefighters work to extinguish flames from reaching a house on Dume Drive during the Woolsey Fire on Nov. 9, 2018.(Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: The front yard of a home on Dume Drive in Point Dume burns from the Woolsey fire on November 09, 2018.(Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Residents of condos work to prevent the Woolsey Fire from destroying their homes using garden hoses on November 09, 2018.(Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Residents of condos work to prevent the Woolsey Fire from destroying their homes using garden hoses on November 09, 2018.(Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Residents of condos work to prevent the Woolsey Fire from destroying their homes using garden hoses on November 09, 2018.(Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Palm trees burn along PCH during the Woolsey Fire on November 09, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Los Angeles County firefighters work to extinguish flames burning a side building from reaching a house under construction on Dume Drive during the Woolsey Fire on November 09, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: A resident of Point Dume looks on as Los Angeles County firefighters work to extinguish flames from the Woolsey Fire on November 09, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Los Angeles County firefighters work to extinguish flames burning a side building from reaching a house under construction on Dume Drive during the Woolsey Fire on November 09, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Oxnard firefighters wait in frustration while a house burns. A lack of water despite being hooked to a hydrant line forced the firefighters hands during the Woolsey Fire at the Point Dume Club of Malibu on November 09, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Los Angeles County firefighters work to extinguish flames burning a side building from reaching a house under construction on Dume Drive during the Woolsey Fire on November 09, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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Malibu, CA - Nov. 9: Resident Kathyleen Wiggins uses a hose to protect condos on Zuma View Place while the Woolsey Fire burns a structure next door on November 09, 2018. (Brian Feinzimer/Fein Image for LAist)
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