For five consecutive days, wildfires fanned by strong winds have ravaged neighborhoods in Los Angeles, destroying more than 12,300 homes and buildings and leaving at least 16 dead. Fresh evacuations were ordered from Mandeville Canyon to the Interstate 405 freeway on Friday evening because of a flare-up of the massive Palisades Fire.

Before one of the most destructive fires in California history swept through, the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Los Angeles' west side was filled with expensive homes fronted by green, well-tended landscaping and popular boutiques and cafes.

The largest of the wildfires ravaging the area shifted direction, triggering more evacuation orders and posing a new challenge to exhausted firefighters.

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, which severely impacted the coastal community, had burned 22,000 acres with 11% containment, according to Cal Fire. as of Saturday.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Searing images captured Jan. 10 in Malibu and Pacific Palisades underscore the enormity of the loss and the long road ahead to recovery.

The Palisades Fire has destroyed businesses, homes, and historic buildings in Los Angeles. The latest images capture the aftermath.