Maps, Photos, Video: The Woolsey Fire's Path of Destruction
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The Woolsey Fire began Thursday in the hills of eastern Ventura County and burned into Los Angeles County, destroying homes and other buildings on its way toward the ocean.
Use the maps below to see where the fire has burned more than 91,500 acres. You also can see a smoke forecast and view photos and videos from the fire zone.
PROGRESSION
The Woolsey Fire began Thursday Nov. 8 in eastern Ventura County before jumping the 101 Freeway and spreading south toward Malibu.
This video displays the progression of the Woolsey Fire burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties in November 2018.
PERIMETER
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The fire doubled in size after the first day, expanding into communities as it spread toward the ocean.
SMOKE FORECAST
Smoke drifted across Southern California as the fire spread, reducing air quality levels for a widespread part of the region.
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PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
The fire burned some houses to the ground while leaving sometimes leaving neighboring residences relatively untouched. Below, a look at the Woolsey Fire in photos and video.
Jerry Cowart
A photos of the Woolsey Fire at El Scorpion Canyon Park, California.
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A view of the Woolsey Fire from a plane.
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[EXTERNAL] Fire picture in Simi Valley This picture was taken today in Simi Valley you're my brother's house so close to homes.
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Firefighters battle the Woolsey Fire as it burns a home in Malibu, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Authorities announced Friday that a quarter of a million people are under evacuation orders as wind-whipped flames rage through scenic areas west of Los Angeles and burn toward the sea. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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The Woolsey Fire burns above Malibu, California, Nov. 10, 2018.
The devastating Woolsey Fire destroyed Camp Hilltop (pictured) and its sister camp, Camp Hess Kramer in the Malibu Hills. The beloved camps have been the summer home for tens of thousands of Jewish children in Los Angeles.
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Tim Billow, 62, tries to save his plantings in his backyard as the Woolsey Fire burns in Malibu, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. A Southern California wildfire continues to burn homes as it runs toward the sea. Winds are blamed for pushing the fire through scenic canyon communities and ridgetop homes. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Los Angeles County firefighters attack flames approaching the Salvation Army camps in Malibu Creek State Park during the Woolsey Fire on November 10, 2018 near Malibu, California. The Woolsey fire has burned over 70,000 acres and has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu as it continues grow. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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Flames from a broken gas line burn at one of at least 20 homes destroyed just on Windermere Drive in the Point Dume area of Malibu, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Known as the Woolsey Fire, it has consumed thousands of acres and destroyed dozens of homes. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Los Angeles County firefighters attack flames approaching the Salvation Army camps in Malibu Creek State Park during the Woolsey Fire on November 10, 2018 near Malibu, California. The Woolsey fire has burned over 70,000 acres and has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu as it continues grow.
Jerry Cowart
Woolsey Fire at El Scorpion Canyon Park California A of photo i took of the Woolsey Fire at El Scorpion Canyon Park, California.
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The Woolsey Fire is seen near Bell Canyon.
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The Woolsey Fire is seen at El Scorpion Canyon Park.
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Firefighters are seen near Deer Creek in the Malibu area.
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The Woolsey Fire through an 11-year-old's eyes. This photo was taken as Jagger Scallions and family were evacuating from his grandmother’s house in Calabasas.
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Fire glows in the distance in the Simi Valley area.
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A view of the Woolsey Fire Nov. 9, 2018.
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The smoke-filled view from Mullholland and Sunset.
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MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Los Angeles County firefighters attack flames approaching the Salvation Army camps in Malibu Creek State Park during the Woolsey Fire on November 10, 2018 near Malibu, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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Gildred Hall, an activity hall at Camp Hess Kramer, a beloved Jewish summer camp in the Malibu Hills that was largely destroyed by the Woolsey Fire.
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Cabins burned down at Camp Hess Kramer in the Malibu Hills.
The devastating Woolsey Fire destroyed Camp Hilltop (pictured) and its sister camp, Camp Hess Kramer in the Malibu Hills. The beloved camps have been the summer home for tens of thousands of Jewish children in Los Angeles.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Los Angeles County firefighter looks on as the out of control Woolsey Fire explodes behind a house in the West Hills neighborhood on November 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. About 75,000 homes have been evacuated in Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to two fires in the region. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Embers falls from burning palms and the sun is obscured by smoke as flames close in on a house at the Woolsey Fire on November 9, 2018 in Malibu, California. About 75,000 homes have been evacuated in Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to two fires in the region. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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Smoke from a fire burning in Malibu rises behind Paradise Cove.
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A view of the smoke looking back on PCH.
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Melted recycling and trash containers stand next to one of at least 20 homes destroyed just on Windermere Drive in the Point Dume area of Malibu, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Known as the Woolsey Fire, it has consumed thousands of acres and destroyed dozens of homes. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Los Angeles County firefighters attack flames approaching the Salvation Army camps in Malibu Creek State Park during the Woolsey Fire on November 10, 2018 near Malibu, California. The Woolsey fire has burned over 70,000 acres and has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu as it continues grow. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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Tim Billow, 62, tries to save his plantings in his backyard as the Woolsey Fire burns in Malibu, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. A Southern California wildfire continues to burn homes as it runs toward the sea. Winds are blamed for pushing the fire through scenic canyon communities and ridgetop homes. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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Firefighters battle the Woolsey Fire as it burns a home in Malibu, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Authorities announced Friday that a quarter of a million people are under evacuation orders as wind-whipped flames rage through scenic areas west of Los Angeles and burn toward the sea. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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A view of the fire in Malibu with Century City in the foreground.
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[EXTERNAL] Malibu fire from Palos Verdes.
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Fires seen from Manhattan Beach.
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Fire Plume of smoke as seen from Palmdale earlier today.
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MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Flames overtake the Reagan Ranch, once owned by President Ronald Reagan, at Malibu Creek State Park during the Woolsey Fire on November 9, 2018 near Malibu, California. After a experiencing a mass shooting, residents of Thousand Oaks are threatened by the ignition of two nearby dangerous wildfires, including the Woolsey Fire which has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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A staggering view of the Woolsey Fire smoke plume as seen from Marina del Rey Friday Nov. 9, 2018.
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MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 09: A deputy retreats from flames in Malibu Creek State Park during the Woolsey Fire on November 9, 2018 near Malibu, California. After a experiencing a mass shooting, residents Thousand Oaks are threatened by the ignition of two nearby dangerous wildfires, including the Woolsey Fire which has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Wind-driven flames move across Malibu Creek State Park during the Woolsey Fire on November 9, 2018 near Malibu, California. After a experiencing a mass shooting, residents of Thousand Oaks are threatened by the ignition of two nearby dangerous wildfires, including the Woolsey Fire which has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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Roger Bloxberg, right, and his wife Anne hug as they watch a wildfire on a hilltop near their home Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in West Hills, Calif.
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Firefighters struggle to keep flames from a condominium complex on Pacific Coast Highway in the Point Dume area of Malibu, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Known as the Woolsey fire, it has consumed thousands of acres and destroyed multiple homes. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Marty Cable is one of dozens of horse owners who evacuated her home in Encinal Canyon to bring their animals to an evacuation area at Zuma Beach in Malibu, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Known as the Woolsey fire, it has consumed thousands of acres and destroyed multiple homes. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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A helicopter drops water on a brush fire behind homes during the Woolsey Fire in Malibu, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has scorched a historic movie site recently used by the HBO series "Westworld" and forced numerous celebrities to join the thousands fleeing flames that have claimed homes and prompted the total evacuation of the celebrity enclave Malibu. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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A firefighter keeps watch as the charred remains of a burned out home are seen during the Woolsey Fire in Malibu, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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People cover their faces walk their dog as smoke from a wildfire fills the air during the Woolsey Fire in Malibu, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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The fire as seen from Malibu shores
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A home burns in Westlake Village off Kanan Dume Road in the Woolsey Fire.
A home burns in Westlake Village off Kanan Dume Road in the Woolsey Fire.
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Woolsey Fire Taken from near Eagle Rock overlook towards Topanga Canyon at 10 am on 11/9/18
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The Woolsey Fire is seen looking towards the west valley area on November 9, 2018 in Porter Ranch, California.
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A view of the Woolsey Fire in Malibu Friday Nov. 9, 2018.
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[EXTERNAL] Woolsey fire photos I took these from 7:29 am to 7:46am this morning if you are interested, highest bidder wins. All the best, Itay Mane.
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[EXTERNAL] The Woolsey Fire viewed from a plane coming in from San Jose.
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A home burns to the ground in Oak Park Friday Nov. 9, 2018.
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Woolsey Fire burns through Oak Park forcing mandatory evacuations early morning on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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A home burns down in Oak Park as the Woolsey Fire grows to 7,500 acres and forces widespread mandatory evacuations on Nov. 9, 2018.
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Woolsey Fire burns through Oak Park forcing mandatory evacuations early morning on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Woolsey Fire burns through Oak Park forcing mandatory evacuations early morning on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Woolsey Fire burns through Oak Park forcing mandatory evacuations early morning on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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A home burns in Oak Park due to Woolsey Fire in Ventura County on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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A home burns in Oak Park due to Woolsey Fire in Ventura County on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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A home burns in Oak Park due to Woolsey Fire in Ventura County on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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A home burns in Oak Park due to Woolsey Fire in Ventura County on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Woolsey Fire burns through Oak Park forcing mandatory evacuations early morning on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Woolsey Fire burns through Oak Park forcing mandatory evacuations early morning on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Woolsey Fire burns through Oak Park forcing mandatory evacuations early morning on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Drivers are stopped on the 101 Freeway in Calabasas due to the Woolsey fire closure.
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View of Woolsey Fire from Paradise, CA.
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View of Woolsey fire from Channel Islands University.
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Cloud of smoke, view from Santa Moica Pier on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Cloud of smoke, view from Santa Moica Pier on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Cloud of smoke, view from Santa Moica Pier on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Cloud of smoke, view from Santa Moica Pier on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Cloud of smoke, view from Santa Moica Pier on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Home destroyed by Woolsey Fire on Friday Nov. 9 2018.
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Home burnt to the ground by Woolsey Fire on Friday Nov. 9 2018.
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Aftermath of Woolsey Fire on Friday Nov. 9 2018.
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Damages caused by Woolsey Fire on Friday Nov. 9 2018.
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Aftermath of Woolsey Fire on Friday Nov. 9 2018.
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Damages caused by Woolsey Fire on Friday Nov. 9 2018.
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Woolsey Fire captured from witness flying from the Bay Area to LAX on Friday Nov. 9 2018.
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Woolsey Fire captured from witness flying from the Bay Area to LAX on Friday Nov. 9 2018.
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MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Strong winds blow embers from burning houses during the Woolsey Fire on November 9, 2018 in Malibu, California. After a experiencing a mass shooting, residents of Thousand Oaks are threatened by the ignition of two nearby dangerous wildfires, including the Woolsey Fire which has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 09: A house burns during the Woolsey Fire on November 9, 2018 in Malibu, California. After a experiencing a mass shooting, residents of Thousand Oaks are threatened by the ignition of two nearby dangerous wildfires, including the Woolsey Fire which has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 09: A house burns during the Woolsey Fire on November 9, 2018 near Malibu, California. After a experiencing a mass shooting, residents of Thousand Oaks are threatened by the ignition of two nearby dangerous wildfires, including the Woolsey Fire which has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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Homes burned down in Oak Park.
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Homes burned down in Oak Park.
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Homes burned down in Oak Park.
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Homes burned down in Oak Park.
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Channel Island Harbor surrounded by fire on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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Woosley Fire blaze seen near Woodland Hills.
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View from Coyote Hills Park in Simi Valley.
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A home burned down by a wildfire sits on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Malibu, Calif. Fire officials say the lull allowed firefighters to gain 10 percent control of the so-called Woolsey Fire, which has burned more than 130 square miles in western Los Angeles County and southeastern Ventura County since Thursday.
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Sandro and Antoinette Zanon survey the damage with a Los Angeles City firefighter as their neighbor homes burns down by Woolsey fire on November 9, 2018 in Westlake Village, California. About 75,000 homes have been evacuated in Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to two fires in the region. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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MALIBU, CA - 10 DE NOVIEMBRE: Bomberos del condado de Los Ángeles atacan las llamas que se acercan a los campos del Ejército de Salvación en el Parque Estatal Malibu Creek durante el incendio de Woolsey el 10 de noviembre de 2018 cerca de Malibu, California. El incendio de Woolsey ha quemado más de 70,000 acres y ha alcanzado la costa del Pacífico en Malibú a medida que continúa creciendo. (Foto por David McNew / Getty Images)
Aerial video shows homes in the Point Dume area, some of which were destroyed in the Woolsey Fire. Video is from Monday Nov. 12, 2018.
A long red line of fire retardant can be seen on a ridge between Hidden Valley and Malibu Springs early Monday Nov. 12, 2018.
