The satellite image shows the city in flames. It's like looking into hell! A satellite image shows how the fire near Pasadena has set large parts of Altadena, a town of 42,000 inhabitants, ablaze. Rescue workers found at least five bodies in the ruins of the burnt-out properties - and are continuing to search. Tens of thousands have fled.

DLNews Breaking News:

Los Angeles, CA – For the second harrowing day, Los Angeles grapples with a relentless inferno that has already claimed five lives, forced over 130,000 residents to flee, and scorched more than 11,000 hectares of land. The devastation is staggering, with apocalyptic scenes unfolding in neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, where entire districts lie in ashes. 

In Altadena, more than a thousand houses burned down to the ground, and five people died.

At least 2,000 buildings have been reduced to rubble, leaving thousands of families homeless. Among the hardest-hit areas is the celebrity enclave of Pacific Palisades, known for its opulent villas and the historic neighborhoods of Pasadena.

More than 7,500 firefighters are battling the blazes, many of whom have worked tirelessly for over 30 hours. "We are doing everything humanly possible to protect lives and property," said Los Angeles Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas. While progress has been made in the Hollywood Hills, where flames have been largely contained, the battle is far from over. Weather forecasts predict a resurgence of strong winds, threatening to reignite embers and spread the inferno further. 

The fires have unleashed a secondary crisis. Thick, toxic smoke now blankets the city, exacerbating LA's notorious air pollution. Health officials are urging residents to wear masks and remain indoors. Meanwhile, drinking water in Pasadena and Altadena has been declared unsafe due to contamination, forcing residents to rely on bottled water. 

"This is a nightmare, but we will rebuild," said Pasadena resident Maria Lopez, whose home was among the 1,000 destroyed. For others, the disaster is a grim reminder of the fragility of life and property. Looting has compounded the heartbreak in some areas, prompting a curfew in Santa Monica. 

Even the NFL has been impacted, with Monday's playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings postponed. 

Despite the immense destruction, hope persists. The Hollywood Hills fire has been contained, allowing some residents to return home, and firefighters are gradually gaining ground against the more enormous blazes. 

Investigations into the cause of the Pasadena fire are underway. Arson is suspected. "We will hold those responsible accountable," vowed Chief Terrazas. 

The road to recovery will be long and arduous, but Los Angeles's resilience shines through the smoke. As the city confronts this disaster, its people stand united, proving that hope can prevail even in the darkest times.