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Paradise Destroyed: Fire Razes LA Enclave Bigger Than Manhattan
The Pacific Palisades blaze has wreaked havoc on over 5,000 structures and is set to reshape Los Angeles long after it burns out.
Three days after the fire began raging in the Pacific Palisades of Los Angeles, only 8% of it has been contained and residents are still required to stay away from the wealthy enclave.
But some are ignoring the mandatory evacuation orders, slipping past roadblocks and witnessing the devastation firsthand. Others are having to find out the status of their homes from afar — via social media footage, news reports or drone images.