Firefighters battling into a fourth day wildfire in the Angeles National Forest as the fire has now destroyed several homes near the Lake Hughes areas early Sunday morning. Gene Blevins/Polaris/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: polphotos173998
There are few images more horrific and yet captivating than a ravaging forest fire tearing its way through the countryside. The red and orange embers glowing into the night sky as scores of firefighters desperately work to contain the fire is a sight not easily dispelled from one’s memory.
Our partners at Polaris captured a number of awe-inspiring pictures of a California fire. When events like these occur, it’s important that the scope of the destruction is depicted in a way that allows the viewer to understand and sympathize those fighting the fire and those victimized by it.
Thankfully, the fire is no longer wreaking havoc. Check out our lightbox documenting the fire at its peak.
Firefighters battling into a fourth day wildfire in the Angeles National Forest as the fire has now destroyed several homes near the Lake Hughes areas early Sunday morning. Gene Blevins/Polaris/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: polphotos173985
A fire tornado seen forming from the heat and winds picking up dirt and ash as firefighters battling into a fourth day wildfire in the Angeles National Forest as the fire has now destroyed several homes near the Lake Hughes areas early Sunday morning. Gene Blevins/Polaris/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: polphotos173988
Firefighters battling into a fourth day wildfire in the Angeles National Forest as the fire has now destroyed several homes near the Lake Hughes areas early Sunday morning. Gene Blevins/Polaris/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: polphotos174001
Firefighters battling into a fourth day wildfire in the Angeles National Forest as the fire has now destroyed several homes near the Lake Hughes areas early Sunday morning. Gene Blevins/Polaris/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: polphotos173973
Firefighters battling into a fourth day wildfire in the Angeles National Forest as the fire has now destroyed several homes near the Lake Hughes areas early Sunday morning. Gene Blevins/Polaris/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: polphotos173990
Firefighters battling into a fourth day wildfire in the Angeles National Forest as the fire has now destroyed several homes near the Lake Hughes areas early Sunday morning. Gene Blevins/Polaris/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: polphotos173995
Firefighters battling into a fourth day wildfire in the Angeles National Forest as the fire has now destroyed several homes near the Lake Hughes areas early Sunday morning. Gene Blevins/Polaris/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: polphotos173997
