The Palisades village has become unreconizable with with several beloved businesses and structures including Starbucks has been burnt after the wildfires hit the area.
The historic 100-year old Starbucks outlet in California’s Palisades Village has been devastated by wildfires. A viral social media video depicts the stark contrast between the century-old building’s previous state and its current burnt condition.
Sharing a video on X, a user said, “The Palisades Village Starbucks is unrecognizable after being ravaged by fire. ‘The Business Block’ in Pacific Palisades appears to be completely burned down. The Starbucks building was 100 years old, commissioned in 1924. The fire has reached 11,000 acres, with over a thousand structures damaged or burnt down. Two people have sadly lost their lives.”
After this the video went viral with people commenting, “Pacific Palisades is gone. All of it. And it didn’t have to happen.” Reacting to this comment the user, who shared the video, said, “California deserves better. A beautiful state run by morons.”
An individual noted, “Unreal and heartbreaking to see this community devastated by the fires.” Meanwhile another user said, “100 yr old building still has the bones of the building still standing. Structures built in recent years are burned to the ground. They don’t make them like they used to.”
Wildfire Impact
fire hydrants across Los Angeles County ran dry during the overnight firefighting efforts, leaving emergency responders struggling to contain the flames. Officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works explained that the demand on the municipal water system was far beyond what it could handle in this emergency.
The wildfires have burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes, and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. Many areas, including Malibu and Los Angeles, have been hit hard, with water shortages making it even more difficult for firefighters to battle the blazes.
The wildfires, which started on Tuesday, have now killed five people and destroyed more than 1,000 structures. Winds exceeding 100 miles per hour have helped spread the fire, causing new fronts to ignite. In the Los Angeles area, luxury homes and beachside properties have been reduced to ashes, while residents flee the advancing flames.
