The largest wildfire to hit Los Angeles this week rapidly tore through homes and communities, whipped by winds that sent embers skyward.

Footage of the Palisades Village and Pacific Palisades from March last year show the sunny, easy-going vibe of the upscale shopping outlet and surrounding neighborhood. Ten months later, all that's left are building shells,

The Palisades Fire, already one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles, made a significant and sharp turn toward one of the city’s major population centers late Friday night.