Then and Now: An aerial comparison of Palisades fire aftermath nearly 1 year later

"One year after the Palisades fire, the relentless vision of blackened ruins has given way to a changing landscape. It's something different something unfinished, but a new canvas for towns eager to get back to something normal. RELATED: An aerial comparison of Eaton fire aftermath nearly 1 year later No doubt it's been slow starts and stops, triumphs and disappointments in the recovery of the landscapes in the fire-torched zones in and around the Palisades and Altadena."

"Reminders of what ignited on Jan. 7 remain. But now that burned-out parcels have been cleared, and pockets of re-building have begun, it's often through the lenses of photojournalists that you can see the contrasts between then and now between a January of darkness and a subsequent December of hope. It will be a long road, as residents, leaders and public officials, have noted."

One year after the Palisades fire, charred hillsides and blackened ruins are gradually being cleared and reshaped, revealing pockets of rebuilding amid unfinished lots. Burned-out parcels have been cleared and some reconstruction has begun, while thousands of residents have yet to apply for building permits. Photojournalists document stark contrasts between a dark January and a more hopeful December, showing both setbacks and small triumphs. Local leaders and officials emphasize a long recovery ahead and concerns about preserving community character. The landscape now serves as a visual record of slow, uneven recovery and a tentative return to normal.

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