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It's not really the typical time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that as Los Angeles County is in flames.
"The Palisades Fire is one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles," LA's fire chief said.
The Eaton Fire in the Pasadena area has grown to over 13,000 acres, destroying an estimated 5,000 structures, officials said.
Here is the latest pertinent information related to a slew of devastating wildfires burning in California, as of Thursday evening.
Evacuation orders have been lifted as of Thursday morning as the Sunset Fire held steady at 42.8 acres overnight in the Hollywood Hills.
The Hurst Fire broke out Tuesday evening and exploded to 850 acres by Wednesday amid raging Santa Ana winds, forcing evacuations.
More than 32,500 residents remained under evacuation orders Thursday due to the deadly Eaton Fire that claimed five lives.
Firefighters extinguished the house fire that sent burning timber down the canyon and continued to battle spot fires in the area.
The Sunset Fire broke out Wednesday evening and rapidly raced toward homes in the Runyon Canyon area.
A dozen Redondo Beach Fire Department firefighters have been sent to help extinguish the ravaging blaze in Pacific Palisades.
At least 10 restaurants in Malibu and Altadena have been destroyed, while dozens more have closed due to power outages and safety concerns.
Despite order to evacuate, many people remained within the 18-square-mile Palisades Fire area Wednesday morning.
Property owners can receive temporary tax relief if their homes or buildings were damaged by extreme windstorms or destructive fires.
Mandy Moore, Billy Crystal and Paris Hilton were among the stars who lost homes, according to reports.
As of Thursday evening, the fire was mapped at 771 acres, with 37% containment, according to Cal Fire.
Northern California residents wishing to help their neighbors to the south can consider these options.
A fire burning in Pacific Palisades has scorched over 11,000 acres. This Murrieta resident was able to get photos of it from a distance.
A wind-driven blaze forced 100,000 from their homes, with another full day of howling winds ahead. As they seek shelter, here's how to help.
Some of the firefighters are already hours into their battle against destructive flames in Southern California.
As CA firefighters attempt to get some control over raging wildfires, they continue to face a "life-threatening and destructive windstorm."
Three Long Beach Fire Department crews have been sent to help extinguish the ravaging blaze in Pacific Palisades.
A red flag warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for the county's mountains and valleys, according to the National Weather Service.
Breaking update: Evacuation orders are spreading quickly due to the deadly Eaton Fire that has claimed at least five lives.
Thousands flee the as strong winds whip wildfire flames in the Los Angeles area leaving homes charred and roadways blocked.
Over half a million more were at risk of losing electricity as fast-moving and deadly fires spread across thousands of acres.
More than half a dozen schools in the Los Angeles area were either damaged or destroyed.
Over 70K asked to evacuate while officials warned that fires could worsen throughout the night as dry weather persisted.
Fanned by more damaging wind gusts, the Palisades Fire grew to more than 17,200 acres over Wednesday night.
Fires burned in San Bernardino County and RivCo in both Anza and Coachella Valley. SoCal Edison says over 5K customers were without power.
The Hurst Fire broke out Tuesday evening and exploded to 505 acres amid raging Santa Ana winds, forcing evacuations.
The fast moving blaze dubbed the Hurst Fire is burning north of the Foothill (210) Freeway, and homes are threatened.
The Eaton Fire broke out Tuesday evening and exploded across the hills amid raging Santa Ana winds, forcing evacuations.
The wind-driven fire forced evacuations and blackened more than 1,000 acres in less than five hours Tuesday evening.
The museum will be closed at least through Monday.
The Palisades Fire broke out Tuesday morning and exploded across the hills amid raging Santa Ana winds, destroying more than 1,000 homes.
A portion of the 10 Freeway in Santa Monica remained shut down Wednesday due to the Palisades Fire.
A fast moving fire threatened homes in Pacific Palisades Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders.
Mission Viejo residents can expect the fierce winds in their area to continue through Tuesday night and some of Wednesday.
Nearly half a million electric customers are at risk of losing power Tuesday in a public safety shutoff in Southern California.