Photos show the Pacific Palisades one year after the Los Angeles wildfires, from empty lots to rebuilt storefronts

Palisades, CA - January 06: An aerial view of empty lots and homes under construction in the Palisades fire zone on the one year anniversary in Pacific Palisades Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

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• The Palisades and Eaton fires began in Southern California on January 7, 2025.
• They destroyed over 16,000 structures and burned 38,000 acres.
• One year later, photos show the remaining devastation as rebuilding work continues.

In January 2025...