Devastation, ash and smoke: apocalyptic photos of California before and after wildfires

Since October 8, incessant wildfires in Northern California have mercilessly destroyed 20 thousand acres (about 8 thousand hectares), 29 people have died, hundreds of people have gone missing. The disaster has already been called the worst fire in the history of the state.

Four days later, where the smoke had dissipated, the terrible consequences of the fire became visible. There is little left of the once flourishing grape state. More than 3,500 homes and businesses in eight counties of the state were destroyed.

Signorello Estate vineyards before the fire.

And after.

Inside.

The Hilton Hotel in Sonoma was a popular destination due to the proximity of vineyards.

This is how the hotel looks now.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, where educational lectures, programs, exhibitions were held.

The art center after the fire.

The pool in a private house before the fire is a great place for a relaxing holiday.

The same pool after the fire.

Fast food chain restaurant Arby's.

Nothing remains of the building.

The Fountaingrove Inn is a luxury hotel with 124 rooms.

Paradise Ridge Winery was one of the most popular places for wedding photo shoots due to the stunning views.

The fire completely destroyed the winery.

Stornetta Dairy dairy farm was founded in 1932 in Sonoma.

What's left of her.

About 8 thousand people lived around Coffey Park in Santa Rosa.

The area is almost completely destroyed.

Kmart store parking before the fire.

And after.

Satellite photos of the burning Santa Rosa.