Firefighters in the Los Angeles area are battling a series of major fires that have resulted in five fatalities, destroyed thousands of structures, and forced the evacuation of approximately 130,000 people. The fires have ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena, with ferocious winds initially driving the flames and causing chaotic evacuations.
The latest fires broke out in the Hollywood Hills, closer to the heart of the city, amid exceptionally windy and dry conditions. However, firefighters were able to make significant progress in containing the Sunset Fire in the hills due to improved weather conditions.
