In pictures: Aftermath of LA fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena

The blazes have killed at least 25 people, put hundreds and thousands under evacuation orders, and charred more than 40,000 acres of land. (AP photo)

Los Angeles County has released preliminary maps showing the extent of damage, down to specific addresses. (AP photo)

Attorneys representing affected Eaton Fire residents filed a lawsuit alleging Southern California Edison’s equipment caused the fire. (AP photo)

The Eaton Fire decimated Altadena neighborhoods and spread to nearby areas like Pasadena and Sierra Madre. (AP photo)

CBS News linked the Palisades Fire to another fire in the same area on New Year's Eve, though the exact cause remains unclear. (AP photo)

The two largest fires in Southern California last week destroyed over 12,000 structures, leaving homes and businesses in ruins. (AP photo)

Wind-whipped fires have devastated the LA-area neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades and Altadena, turning them into smoky landscapes. (AP photo)