LA Fire Capt. Dan Lievense opens up about trying to save his home and his neighbors' homes in Altadena from the Eaton Fire.

The Palisades Fire put a serious “strain” on the city’s water system after three million gallons were used in just 15 hours, according to officials. Sheila Kelliher, captain of the Los Angeles Fire Department,

The wildfires in California have been absolutely devastating over the past two days, forcing at least 30,000 residents to evacuate the Pacific Palisades. Several people have shared footage of the destruction in Los Angeles on social media.

The Eaton Fire was first reported around 6:30 p.m. local time in the Altadena area and quickly spread, with the potential to grow much further.

CNN’s Laura Coates demonstrates the impact of the wildfires in California through before and after photos of everyday locations in the area destroyed by the fires.