As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, historic Black neighborhoods are experiencing catastrophic damage. In Altadena, one of the city’s historic Black communities, a 66-year-old man tragically died while attempting to save his family home of 55 years.

Some returned to their homes to find nothing left after they were destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz met with some of them in the Altadena neighborhood.

As the Fire Department (LAFD) battles to contain the raging wildfires that have devastated neighborhoods across Los Angeles, Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu, residents

The Palisades Fire has destroyed businesses, homes, and historic buildings in Los Angeles. The latest images capture the aftermath.

Street after street, there is little but dark ash and ruin where a wealthy seaside enclave favored by celebrities once stood