On a half-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway that hugs the Malibu coastline, some 70 luxury homes once stood shoulder to shoulder on the sand, with uninterrupted views of the ocean.

The oceanfront stretch known as “Billionaire’s Beach” suffered catastrophic damage, as wildfires reduced multimillion-dollar homes to ash and rubble.

MALIBU BEACH, Calif. – The sound of ocean waves lapping up against the beach filled the air on a sunny day, just feet away from homes and businesses that had been burned to ash. Day by day ...

The vast majority of structures along Malibu’s Big Rock Beach were flattened in the blaze. The ocean, which was once blocked by numerous homes lining the scenic road, is now clearly visible.

The wildfire quickly swelled throughout the day. By mid-afternoon homes were destroyed and dozens of cars were abandoned on ...

MALIBU BEACH, Calif. – The sound of ocean waves lapping up against the beach filled the air on a sunny day, just feet away from homes and businesses that had been burned to ash. Day by day, people in ...