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

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

Categories: Catastrophes | North America

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.

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

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

Signorello Estate vineyards before the fire.

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

And after.

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

Inside.

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

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

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

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

This is how the hotel looks now.

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

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

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

The art center after the fire.

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

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

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

The same pool after the fire.

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

Fast food chain restaurant Arby's.

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

Nothing remains of the building.

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

The Fountaingrove Inn is a luxury hotel with 124 rooms.

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

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

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

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

The fire completely destroyed the winery.

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

Stornetta Dairy dairy farm was founded in 1932 in Sonoma.

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

What's left of her.

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

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

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

The area is almost completely destroyed.

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

Kmart store parking before the fire.

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

And after.

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

Satellite photos of the burning Santa Rosa.

Keywords: California | Wildfires | Fire | Fires | Natural disaster | USA

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