At least five people have lost their lives, California Governor Gavin Newsom said, as multiple wind-driven wildfires across Los Angeles County remain largely uncontained. The latest blaze, the Sunset fire in the Hollywood Hills, has prompted evacuation orders in the area.

Thousands of firefighters are battling at least five sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area, as well as several smaller blazes. Thousands of structures have been damaged or destroyed and more than 100,