Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke

Devastating wildfires across Los Angeles have destroyed hundreds of homes and forces thousands of people, including celebrities, to evacuate from the area. As of Thursday afternoon, at least five people have died as the fires have burned down homes in Los Angeles including the Pacific Palisades,