Homes along the coastline smolder, cars are charred, Starbucks’ outdoor seating area is ruined, and a child’s playhouse lies in a blackened yard – all remnants of the devastating fire. Firefighters are tirelessly working to contain it.
Here are some striking photos taken on January 10, showing areas in Malibu and Pacific Palisades severely affected by the wildfire that broke out on January 7. This fire has been intensified by exceptionally strong Santa Ana winds. The images that follow emphasize the vast scale of the damage and the challenging journey towards rebuilding.
Pictures taken by Michael Buckner (contributor of EbMaster). News provided by Gene Maddaus, EbMaster’s lead media correspondent.
Bay Theater
Netflix took over the five-screen Bay Theater in 2021.
Amidst a scene of destruction that stretches far and wide, I find myself standing before a resilient theater and what remains of Palisades Village. Just a few doors down from the theater lies a shop reduced to ashes, while the mall stands empty and silent, save for the distant echo of a security alarm.
Air Tanker Above Pacific Coast Highway
A few days following the Palisades Fire’s destructive path alongside Pacific Coast Highway, aircraft continued their efforts to quell the remaining fires situated atop a nearby ridge.
Child’s Play House
A child’s play house is left standing at a home in the Palisades.
Antioch Street
As I stand amidst the somber remnants of Antioch Street, bathed in the pallid glow of twilight, a veil of grime hangs heavy in the air. The burnt skeletons of palm trees behind me reach out like twisted fingers, casting eerie silhouettes on the nearby walls. A chilling reminder of the destruction that unfolded before me.
Jacob Soboroff in Pacific Palisades
NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff, a native of the Palisades, conversed with Albino Fuentes in front of Cafe Vida, where Fuentes had been employed for 15 years. To the reporter, Fuentes expressed his optimism: “We’re going to make this happen again.
Carbon Beach
One of the most sought-after coastal properties globally, Carbon Beach, has been hosting some pricey sales lately, with certain residences fetching approximately 20 million dollars.
Carbon Beach West View
From the western perspective, the well-known Carbon Beach presents a scene where a single residence continues to smoke, while others have been reduced to ashes.
Carbon Beach Pool
In 2017, David Geffen sold his well-known Carbon Beach property for a staggering $85 million to Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as reported by the Real Deal. This is what’s left of the pool area on the estate, which was often at the center of Geffen’s lengthy dispute over public access to the beach.
Beach House on Fire
Two days after a fire swept through Pacific Coast Highway, a flame continued to burn in the cellar of this beach house. Earlier, the Spanish-style home had been severely damaged by the blaze, yet the house next door, which sold for $27 million in 2023, remained untouched.
Smoldering Beach House
Another view of the Carbon Beach home
Carbon Beach House in Ruins
A few doors up from Geffen’s former estate, another beach house lies in ruins.
Carbon Beach House on Sand
Another Carbon Beach home burned down to the sand.
Carbon Beach Beachfront Home
Homes perched on the hilltop overlooking Carbon Beach remained undamaged, contrastingly, those along the shoreline at its foot were totally demolished.
Charred Car
A charred vehicle on the hill overlooking the Palisades.
Charred Vehicles
On January 10, 2025, a sight of a house razed by the Palisades Fire was captured in Pacific Palisades, California.
Beach House Chimney
Smokestacks pepper the scenery across the Palisades and Pacific Coast Highway, following the Palisades Fire which left numerous houses in ruins. Elsewhere, only winding staircases can be found between the roadway and the seashore.
Tree Swing
A blaze scorched trees, liquefied nearby plastic items, and blackened everything crafted from wood, such as a kid’s swing, all along a pathway in the Palisades.
Palisades Community Church
Community United Methodist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary three years ago.
Palisades Community Church
100 years ago, Community United Methodist Church was established and it celebrated its centennial three years back. The church’s tower was constructed in 1929, and various expansions were added over time. Unfortunately, three years ago, the church suffered a devastating fire that brought it down to ashes.
Palisades Community Church Cross
As a devoted parishioner, I can’t help but feel a heavy heart seeing our beloved Community United Methodist Church in ruins. However, there’s solace in the fact that the cross miraculously survived, serving as my beacon of hope amidst the destruction. It’s a constant reminder that God is guiding us through this challenging time, helping me regain my composure when I feel overwhelmed.
Palisades Flag
Standing before the Palisades Charter Elementary School, I witnessed a heart-wrenching sight: the flag, our symbol of resilience and hope, had been scorched by the relentless flames. The school itself, nestled just a stone’s throw from Temescal Canyon’s grand entrance, bore the brunt of the devastation, with much of its structure reduced to ruins. Remarkably, the administration building, a beacon of continuity amidst the chaos, remains largely unscathed.
Palisades Home
Entire neighborhoods within Pacific Palisades have been leveled to nothing but burnt-down houses and standing palm trees, with scattered pieces of roof tiles here and there.
The entire neighborhood in Pacific Palisades is now just a scene of charred remnants – houses reduced to their blackened walls, palm trees standing tall amidst the rubble, and loose tiles strewn about.
Palisades Storefront
Directly opposite Palisades Village, this commercial structure was entirely demolished. In the backdrop, a flag waves along Sunset Boulevard, marking where Casa Nostra Trattoria once stood.
Paliskates
A skate shop called Paliskates, located within the Palisades Village, suffered extensive damage from a fire, whereas surrounding shops remained untouched.
Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio
What remains of the Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio on Pacific Coast Highway is just the large armchairs and table. The oak barrels once standing outside have been consumed by fire, leaving behind stacks of metal hoops.
Charred Road Sign
What remains of the road sign at Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio, on Pacific Coast Highway.
Starbucks Village Green
Previously, customers at Starbucks would often occupy the outdoor seating area that overlooks the three-cornered park, known as the Village Green, situated just beyond the road.
Wylie’s Bait & Tackle
A picture of Wylie’s Bait & Tackle located along California’s Pacific Coast Highway, which was devastated by the Palisades Fire in Malibu, California on January 10, 2025. (The phrase “destroyed by” is replaced with “devastated by” to maintain a more natural flow and avoid repetition.)
Firefighter at Work
Firefighters hailing from various parts of the state assembled at the Palisades for aid. In this scene, a firefighter representing San Ramon Valley, located within the Bay Area, is seen assisting in extinguishing embers at a house that was ablaze on Haverford Avenue.
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2025-01-12 04:16