The Los Angeles fires have left at least 16 people dead and thousands of buildings destroyed. See photos of the devastation, and the resilience of residents and firefighters.

It has now been a week since the wildfires started ravaging Southern California, fueled by powerful winds. At least 24 people have died as a result of the wildfires, and more than a dozen people remain missing.

Since multiple fires ignited across various communities in Los Angeles County last week, tens of thousands were forced to evacuate, more than 12,000 homes were destroyed or damaged and at least 24 people have been killed.