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

When the Eaton Fire blazed through Altadena earlier this month it took more than homes and memories — it devastated a city that has long been a haven for Black families.

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

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.

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.