according to CalFireFour fires are actively burning in the Greater Los Angeles area.
The Palisades Fire, the largest of the four, has already destroyed more than 22,000 acres (8,900 ha). It expands towards the area home to the Getty Center, which houses priceless works of art. Officials said the fire destroyed more than 5,000 structures.
On Saturday, aircraft dropped water and fire retardant on steep hills to stop the spread eastward. CalFire estimates the Palisades Fire is currently 11% contained.
Over the past 24 hours, officials reported that the Palisades Fire has spread by an additional 1,000 acres and destroyed more homes. Five people have died.
The Eaton Fire, burning in the hills near Pasadena, east of Los Angeles, has destroyed more than 14,000 acres. Six people have died, the fire is currently 15% contained.
The Hearst Fire near San Fernando is 76% contained and has burned about 800 acres.
The Kenneth Fire burning in the Santa Monica Mountains has grown to 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 they may have to evacuate, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said.
km/wmr (AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa)
