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Aftermath Of California Wildfires

California wildfires became one the most devastating wildfires in US History. Firefighters continue to work tirelessly to contain the fires that have killed 24 people so far and destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.

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Burned out vehicles after the Eaton Fire | Photo: Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP

A lot is full of burned out vehicles after the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California.

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Altadena Community Church after fire | Photo: AP/Carolyn Kaster

Damage is seen to the Altadena Community Church in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California.

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Aftermath of the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades | Photo: AP/John Locher

A firefighter walks along a road in a fire-ravaged community in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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Palisades Fire burns south of the Encino Reservoir | Photo: Maxar Technologies via AP

The Palisades Fire burns south of the Encino Reservoir, upper left, in Los Angeles.

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Eaton Fire | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Ella Venne, front, holds a cup she found in the remains of her family's home destroyed by the Eaton Fire as she searches with Glendale Fire Department captain Chris Jernegan, left, and his wife Alison in Altadena, California.

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Palisades Fire aftermath | Photo: AP/Noah Berger

A car drives past homes and vehicles destroyed by the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades Bowl Mobile Estates in Los Angeles.

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Palisades Fire in Malibu | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Homes along Pacific Coast Highway are seen burned and damaged while a few still stand after the Palisades Fire in Malibu, California.

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Eaton Fire aftermath | Photo: AP/Ethan Swope

Dishes destroyed by the Eaton Fire lie on the ground in Altadena, California.

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A home destroyed by the Eaton Fire | Photo: AP/Noah Berger

A home destroyed by the Eaton Fire stands in front of a home that survived in Altadena. California.

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Eaton Fire in Angeles National Forest | Photo: AP/Noah Berger

A firefighter takes weather readings while standing on a scorched ridgetop above the Eaton Fire in Angeles National Forest.

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An air tanker drops retardant in Altadena | Photo: AP/Noah Berger

An air tanker drops retardant while working to contain the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California

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Donations for fire victims pour in at Santa Anita Park | Photo: AP/Carolyn Kaster

Items are laid out at an aid center for people affected by wildfires at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

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Donations for fire victims pour in at Santa Anita Park | Photo: AP/Carolyn Kaster

Silvia, only first name given, picks up donated items while carrying her child at an aid center for people affected by wildfires at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

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