The Altadena fire wiped out much of a historic black enclave in this picturesque town in the San Gabriel Valley.

The recent fires that ravaged Altadena, California, have left a trail of destruction in a community with deep roots and a rich history.

Aerial drone footage shows the burnt landscape of Altadena, California after fire crews were able to contain a big portion of the Eaton Fire, one of several wildfires that displaced Los Angeles County residents in January.

After authorities reopened parts of Altadena for the first time since the Eaton fire, residents returned to a grim checkerboard of destroyed homes next to others that were largely spared.