According to CalFire, four fires are actively burning in the greater Los Angeles area.
The Palisades Fires, the largest of the four, has already consumed more than 22,000 acres (8,900 hectares). It is spreading towards an area home to the Getty Center, which houses priceless works of art. Authorities said the fire has destroyed more than 5,000 structures.
On Saturday, aircraft dropped water and fire retardant on steep hills to stem the eastward spread. CalFire estimates the Palisades Fire is currently 11% contained.
Over the past 24 hours, officials reported the Palisades Fire has spread over an additional 1,000 acres and consumed more homes. Five people have been killed.
The Eaton Fire, burning in the hills near Pasadena east of Los Angeles, has consumed more than 14,000 acres. Six people have been killed, The fire is currently 15% contained.
The Hurst Fire near San Fernando, is 76% contained, and has burned through nearly 800 acres.
The Kenneth Fire, burning in the Santa Monica Mountains, has spread over 1,000 acres and is 80% contained.
Evacuation orders in the Los Angeles area now cover 153,000 residents, with 57,000 structures at risk.
Another 166,000 residents have been warned that they may have to evacuate, said Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
km/wmr (AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa)
