Watch: Before and after videos of Pacific Palisades show trail of destruction caused by California wildfire

American commentator and YouTuber Benny Johnson on Sunday shared footage comparing scenes from before and after the Pacific Palisdes wildfire, painting a somber picture of the scale of devastation caused by these wildfires.

The viral footage reveals the true scale of the damage, capturing images of the once beautiful community now reduced to ashes.

The footage, which was originally posted by Reuters, compares scenes of the area just eight months apart, highlighting the massive destruction caused by the recent wildfires. Johnson described the situation as "insanely sad."




Reactions:

The shock and grief were shared by those who watched the video, with viewers commenting on the devastating sight of the destroyed community. "The scale of this is hard to imagine without being confronted with this type of heartbreaking footage," one user wrote.

The video furthered the political debate, with one user commenting, "It's not climate change. It's Democrat mismanagement," placing blame on California's local leadership.

Wildfire impact:

The wildfires, which have been ongoing since last Tuesday, have killed at least 24 people, burning 40,000 acres and destroying over 12,300 structures. The destruction is widespread, with entire neighborhoods, including Malibu and Los Angeles, suffering extensive damage.

The fire, fueled by winds exceeding 100 miles per hour, has left emergency responders struggling, as fire hydrants across Los Angeles County ran dry during the overnight firefighting efforts. Officials have cited the overwhelming demand on the municipal water system as a significant obstacle in battling the blazes.