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Before And After: Dixie Fire's Destruction Of Greenville

August 8, 2021 / 4:26 PM PDT / CBS News

In this photo combination, a before and after series shows a vehicle exploding into flames (above) on July 24, 2021 and after it burned on August 7, 2021 during the Dixie fire in the Indian Falls neighborhood of unincorporated Plumas County. - The monstrous Dixie Fire in northern California has grown to become the second-largest wildfire in state history, authorities, with three people reported missing and thousands fleeing the advancing flames. As of Sunday, the fire had destroyed 463,477 acres (187,562 hectares), up from the previous day's 447,723 acres. It now covers an area larger than Los Angeles. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

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In this photo combination, a before and after series shows homeowner Jerry Whipple (R) speaking to a neighbor about ignoring a mandatory evacuation order in front of his home on July 23, 2021, and after it burned on August 7, 2021 during the Dixie fire in Greenville, California. - The monstrous Dixie Fire in northern California has grown to become the second-largest wildfire in state history, authorities, with three people reported missing and thousands fleeing the advancing flames. As of Sunday, the fire had destroyed 463,477 acres (187,562 hectares), up from the previous day's 447,723 acres. It now covers an area larger than Los Angeles. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

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In this photo combination, a before and after series shows Bart Whipple (R), speaking to a neighbor about falling ash pieces as the Dixie fire approaches on July 23, 2021, and after it burned on August 7, 2021 in Greenville, California. - The monstrous Dixie Fire in northern California has grown to become the second-largest wildfire in state history, authorities, with three people reported missing and thousands fleeing the advancing flames. As of Sunday, the fire had destroyed 463,477 acres (187,562 hectares), up from the previous day's 447,723 acres. It now covers an area larger than Los Angeles. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

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In this photo combination, a before and after series shows residents drinking and listening to country music while ignoring a mandatory evacuation order in front of their home before it burned on July 23, 2021 (above) and after it burned (below) in Greenville, California on August 7, 2021. - The monstrous Dixie Fire in northern California has grown to become the second-largest wildfire in state history, authorities, with three people reported missing and thousands fleeing the advancing flames. As of Sunday, the fire had destroyed 463,477 acres (187,562 hectares), up from the previous day's 447,723 acres. It now covers an area larger than Los Angeles. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

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In this photo combination, a before and after series shows downtown Greenville, California before it burned on July 23, 2021 (above) and the day it burned (below) on August 4, 2021, during the Dixie fire in Greenville, California. - The monstrous Dixie Fire in northern California has grown to become the second-largest wildfire in state history, authorities, with three people reported missing and thousands fleeing the advancing flames. As of Sunday, the fire had destroyed 463,477 acres (187,562 hectares), up from the previous day's 447,723 acres. It now covers an area larger than Los Angeles. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

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In this photo combination, a before and after series shows a home burning on August 5, 2021 (above) and after it burned (below) during the Dixie fire in Greenville, California on August 6, 2021. - The monstrous Dixie Fire in northern California has grown to become the second-largest wildfire in state history, authorities, with three people reported missing and thousands fleeing the advancing flames. As of Sunday, the fire had destroyed 463,477 acres (187,562 hectares), up from the previous day's 447,723 acres. It now covers an area larger than Los Angeles. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

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In this photo combination, a before and after series shows a home burning on August 5, 2021 (above) and after it burned (below) on August 6, 2021 during the Dixie fire in Greenville, California. - The monstrous Dixie Fire in northern California has grown to become the second-largest wildfire in state history, authorities, with three people reported missing and thousands fleeing the advancing flames. As of Sunday, the fire had destroyed 463,477 acres (187,562 hectares), up from the previous day's 447,723 acres. It now covers an area larger than Los Angeles. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Raging Wildfire Destroys Much Of California Gold Rush Town

The burned remains of the Greenville Library destroyed by the Dixie Fire in Greenville, California, U.S., on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The Dixie Fire, which troubled utility giant PG&E Corp. said may have been sparked by one of its power lines, ripped through the gold-rush-era hamlet of Greenville late Wednesday, leveling buildings, melting street lamp posts and leaving downtown in ruins, according to local news reports. Photographer: Maranie Staab/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Raging Wildfire Destroys Much Of California Gold Rush Town

The burned remains of a vehicle destroyed by the Dixie Fire in Greenville, California, U.S., on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The Dixie Fire, which troubled utility giant PG&E Corp. said may have been sparked by one of its power lines, ripped through the gold-rush-era hamlet of Greenville late Wednesday, leveling buildings, melting street lamp posts and leaving downtown in ruins, according to local news reports. Photographer: Maranie Staab/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Raging Wildfire Destroys Much Of California Gold Rush Town

The remains of a vehicle destroyed by the Dixie Fire in Greenville, California, U.S., on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The Dixie Fire, which troubled utility giant PG&E Corp. said may have been sparked by one of its power lines, ripped through the gold-rush-era hamlet of Greenville late Wednesday, leveling buildings, melting street lamp posts and leaving downtown in ruins, according to local news reports. Photographer: Maranie Staab/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Raging Wildfire Destroys Much Of California Gold Rush Town

The burned remains of a vehicle on a roadside destroyed by the Dixie Fire in Greenville, California, U.S., on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The Dixie Fire, which troubled utility giant PG&E Corp. said may have been sparked by one of its power lines, ripped through the gold-rush-era hamlet of Greenville late Wednesday, leveling buildings, melting street lamp posts and leaving downtown in ruins, according to local news reports. Photographer: Maranie Staab/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Raging Wildfire Destroys Much Of California Gold Rush Town

Bare trees destroyed by the Dixie Fire in Greenville, California, U.S., on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The Dixie Fire, which troubled utility giant PG&E Corp. said may have been sparked by one of its power lines, ripped through the gold-rush-era hamlet of Greenville late Wednesday, leveling buildings, melting street lamp posts and leaving downtown in ruins, according to local news reports. Photographer: Maranie Staab/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Raging Wildfire Destroys Much Of California Gold Rush Town

The burned remains of a home on "Dale Jr. Blvd" destroyed by the Dixie Fire in Greenville, California, U.S., on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The Dixie Fire, which troubled utility giant PG&E Corp. said may have been sparked by one of its power lines, ripped through the gold-rush-era hamlet of Greenville late Wednesday, leveling buildings, melting street lamp posts and leaving downtown in ruins, according to local news reports. Photographer: Maranie Staab/Bloomberg via Getty Images