5 Dead, 100,000 evacuated as wildfires surround Los Angeles

Raging wildfires surrounded Los Angeles on Wednesday, resulting in at least five deaths, the destruction of hundreds of homes, and overwhelming firefighting resources.

More than 100,000 people were evacuated as the fires, which have been burning since Tuesday, spread uncontrollably due to fierce winds.

Five separate fires burned across Los Angeles County, with all of them 0% contained, according to state officials.

Two major fires on the west and east sides of the city posed a significant threat.

On the west side, the Palisades Fire consumed 15,832 acres and destroyed 1,000 structures between Santa Monica and Malibu, racing toward the Pacific Ocean, becoming one of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history.

To the east, the Eaton Fire scorched another 10,600 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and killed at least five people.

The damage and economic loss from the fires have been initially estimated at more than $50 billion.

Kevin McGowan, director of emergency management for Los Angeles County, called the situation “a historic natural disaster.”

As smoke blanketed the skies, nearly 1 million homes and businesses in Los Angeles County lost power.

Evacuees described hearing explosions as gas canisters at nearby homes exploded under the intense heat of the flames, creating a scene reminiscent of a warzone.

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