Many properties in the elite Pacific Palisades area have been destroyed in the blaze Powerful wildfires continued to devour Los Angeles’ affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Wednesday, with the authorities struggling to contain what has been described as the most destructive blaze in the city’s history.  Photos and videos show whole blocs completely devastated by the raging flames. ABC7 reporter Josh Haskell, who grew up in the area, said it “feels like 50 to 75% of Pacific Palisades is