Anthony Marrone

The death toll from the devastating wildfires in Southern California has risen to five, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds. Nicole Nishida, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, confirmed on Wednesday that five individuals had died, and over 25,000 acres of land had burned.

At least five people have been killed in wildfires rampaging around Los Angeles, officials said Wednesday, with firefighters overwhelmed by the speed and ferocity of multiple blazes — including in Hollywood.

Up to 1,500 buildings have burned in fires wreaking havoc around America's second biggest city, forcing over 100,000 people from their homes.

The Palisades Fire ravages a neighborhood amid high winds in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

A ferocious wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations Tuesday, as hurricane-force winds tore through the region.