Wildfires in Los Angeles County continue to rage on, increasing the death toll and economic losses. At least 10 people have died so far and 180,000 residents have been forced to evacuate. Officials fear the death toll may keep rising as firefighters battle blazes fueled by dry conditions and powerful Santa Ana winds that are expected to persist through Friday.
The Palisades Fire, the largest of the six fires currently burning, has scorched nearly 20,000 acres — more than 30 square miles — and destroyed an estimated 5,000 structures. Only 6% of it remains contained, according to NBC News. Meanwhile, the Eaton Fire near Pasadena has consumed 13,690 acres and leveled at least 4,000 structures, with no containment progress reported as of Thursday night.
