The recent wildfires have left Los Angeles -- the second-largest city in the United States and home to the country's rich and famous -- in rubble.

Aerial footage taken from a helicopter flight over fire-damaged areas on Wednesday (January 22) showed the extent of damage and devastation in the city of Altadena, California, which bore the brunt of the Eaton Fire.

Firefighters continue to battle multiple wildfires in Southern California as the return of strong Santa Ana winds and critical fire weather conditions have fueled new blazes in the drought-stricken region.