destroyed

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The couple allege that they suffered smoke inhalation injuries, emotional distress and mental anguish as a result of the fire, which destroyed their Malibu home, according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt based his campaign in large part on a scathing criticism of Bass’ handling of the Palisades fire and his own frustration after his Pacific Palisades house was destroyed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But out of the thousands of homes destroyed in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, a Politico report in April found that 15 months after the blazes, just 34 had been rebuilt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

One man, whose home of 13 years was destroyed by fire, said watching it burn down was "a feeling I'll never get over".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

They’d also destroyed a wolf den on the other side of the gully.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver