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As fire hits Hollywood Hills reports come in that more than 5 people are dead and a lot are injured and in need of help as fire rips through Los Angeles.
More than 100,000 residents are under evacuation orders because of the wildfires burning across Los Angeles County. Red flag warnings remain in effect for L.A. County and much of Ventura County through Thursday
What happened after New fire hits Hollywood Hills
Firefighters battled multiple blazes overnight as whipping winds, with gusts up to 100 mph, fueled three major wildfires.
More than 2,000 homes, businesses, and other buildings have been damaged or destroyed.
At least five people are dead in wildfires scorching communities across Los Angeles County making this one of the most destructive firestorms to hit the region in memory.
The five bodies were found in three structures in Altadena, where the Eaton fire exploded Tuesday night, giving residents little time to flee.
It is estimated that more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed in the Palisades fire. And another 1,000 were either damaged or destroyed in the Eaton fire, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.
Check out this Wildfire map if you are driving around California. The fires have burned over 15,800 acres and numerous homes, businesses, and landmarks in Pacific Palisades.
