Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving at least five people dead.

The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Sunset fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.

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Several schools have been reported destroyed or damaged in the wildfires, including Palisades Charter High School, which was ...

With flames driven by hurricane-force winds, “it feels like Armageddon,” said one woman who was forced to evacuate. “It’s just smoke and darkness.” ...

In L.A. County, the Palisades Fire has now burned 15,832 acres. The Eaton Fire has burned 10,600 acres. The Hurst Fire has ...

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Thirteen hours away from Los Angeles, Central Oregon fire crews are among 18 Oregon strike teams heading south to join the fight.

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