Some Malibu homes miraculously survived the Palisades Fire, escaping the devastation that engulfed their neighbors.
Among the ruins of million-dollar mansions on the Pacific Coast Highway, a select few homes remained standing while others were reduced to ash in the destructive wildfire.
One particularly striking three-story house overlooking the ocean managed to escape significant damage, standing tall amidst the destruction caused by the inferno.
Owned by Waste Management CEO David Steiner, the $8 million mansion stood out as a symbol of resilience amid the devastation.
Other structures also survived the fire, standing prominently in the aftermath of the disaster.
Most of the homes along Big Rock Beach in Malibu were destroyed, opening up the view of the ocean that was once hidden by the now-gone houses.
The Palisades Fire, which started in the Topanga State Park area of LA, quickly spread to encompass nearly 20,000 acres in the Pacific Palisades, western Los Angeles, and Malibu.
As of Friday morning, only 8 percent of the fire had been contained by firefighting crews, according to Cal Fire.
Celebrities like Anthony Hopkins, Paris Hilton, and Adrian Brody lost their homes in the fire, adding to the devastation caused by the multiple wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.
The total death toll from the wildfires in the area has reached at least 10, according to officials.
