THE death toll in the apocalyptic wildfires in Los Angeles has climbed to 10 as inclement weather threatens to spread flames, which have reduced neighborhoods to rubble.
Fire responders and cadaver dogs have continued to comb through charred debris, searching for victims after the most devastating blaze in Los Angeles history left a massive 180,000 people displaced.
The latest blaze has broken out in Kenneth, covering an area of 50 acres, and is 0% contained - with further evacuation orders issued.
The Eaton fire, meanwhile, has grown to 13,690.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said areas of the city "look like a bomb was dropped in them" and expects the death toll to rise.
"This is a crisis," he said in a conference Thursday.
Five people died in the Eaton Fire that is burning through Altadena and Pasadena, which have completely obliterated homes and businesses.
Human remains of a sixth victim were uncovered on Wednesday evening in a home that was destroyed in the Pacific Palisades Fire, according to NBC affiliate .
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The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said it has received notification of 10 fire-related deaths as of Thursday evening.
President announced on Thursday that the federal government will cover 100% of the cost of the fires.
Biden said the costs will include first responders' salaries and shelters that are housing displaced residents.
"We are with you. We're not going anywhere," Biden said in a message directed at residents of Southern .
"We owe you, and we're gonna make sure you get every possible resource you need."
Vice President commended everyone for "acting with urgency" and described the disaster as "apocalyptic."
"We are literally waiting to see which way the wind blows," the vice president added.
However, the vice president slammed insurance companies for adding an extra burden by canceling policies for families whose homes were destroyed in the fires.
"Sadly, many insurance companies have canceled insurance for a lot of the families who have been affected and will be affected," Harris said, speaking alongside Biden.
Insurance companies had previously warned about the widespread economic damages of wildfires.
Months before the devastating fires, insurers such as State Farm and Allstate stopped offering fire protection coverage to residents in California - the biggest home insurance market in the country.
Several insurers also dropped existing customers residing in California areas with high risk for wildfires, according to .
Last year, State Farm announced plans to non-renew 30,000 property policies in California, including 69% of those in Pacific Palisades.
The U.S. Sun's Assistant Editor for Exclusives Katy Forrester is an LA resident and she witnessed first-hand the horror as flames engulfed the city. She said the city feels like a "war zone
EVERY year Los Angeles braces itself for wildfires. It is not uncommon to see flames torching the hills and even houses burning to the ground.
But many residents have never witnessed anything as devastating as this week. And it’s nowhere near over.
I spent time near Pacific Palisades, where thick smoke filled the air, and saw desperate families fleeing the city while others begged police to give them access to their properties as roads were blocked off.
“Everything is gone” was heard many times, as thousands of people were left homeless and with few possessions.
I was lucky to only have the power go out in my home, but I’ll never forget what I witnessed traveling throughout the city.
It was like a war zone.
During a visit to a shelter, I spoke with a resident who has lived in his home for almost 30 years and is battling cancer. He stayed long after he was told to pack up and go.
It was only when flames began leaping around his building that he finally gathered his belongings and ran out.
I reported from Altadena, where buildings were still engulfed in flames, and few fire trucks were in sight as emergency services were overwhelmed.
Cars and school buses were completely torched, and heartbroken families stood around in shock, not being able to process what had happened.
As the sun went down, I drove back home towards the city center, which I felt was safe, until I saw orange flames leaping behind buildings just minutes from my house.
I felt sick. I’ve never known wildfires so close to Hollywood, and suddenly, phones were blaring with emergency notifications to evacuate the area.
Traffic lights and street lamps were out, and areas filled with fallen trees from the strong winds became gridlocked.
I feel extremely lucky I live minutes outside of the evacuation zone, but friends panicked and fled their homes.
Although many worldwide will merely shrug when they hear wealthy people have lost their homes, the reality is very different.
The city as a whole feels broken, everyone from single mothers to elderly people have been through hell.
And people are angry.
Dozens have spoken of their insurance policies being canceled just months before the fires, while others are reeling over alleged corruption and mismanagement.
They may be angry. But they are also hopeful. The people of Los Angeles are made of strong stuff.
We will get through this. And we will rebuild.
The rapidly burning fires will "likely result in one of the top five costliest wildfires in US history," broker Aon told the outlet.
The destructive blazes have affected every socioeconomic class, including A-listers , John Goodman, Miles Teller, Anthony Hopkins, and Billy Crystal, whose homes have been reduced to smoldering rubble.
Celebrity hubs have been deserted as gusty winds and dry conditions have caused the six major fires - Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset and Kenneth - to spread quickly.
As the fires continue to spread throughout the city, critical communications towers are also being threatened by dangerous winds and flames, which could leave residents and news outlets without cell and broadcast service.
Chief of US Forest Service Randy Moore said the strong winds are the biggest concerns for first responders.
Donald Trump and Los Angeles locals have dubbed the fires "apocalyptic," with black smoke blocking out the sky and glowing red embers blowing across the city.
The wildfires haven't spared the homes of the rich and famous with Hollywood A-listers tragically seeing their houses turned to smouldering rubble.
Those who have had their homes burned down include:
Other celebrities have been forced to flee their homes after evacuation orders were issued around the Palisades fire and the Sunset fire.
They include:
The Palisades Fire is the most destructive in Los Angeles's history and has burned more than 17,000 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Parts of Sunset Boulevard have been torched in that blaze, leaving one of the world's most iconic streets in rubble and buildings gutted.
Hollywood Boulevard, which includes the Walk of Fame and the silver screen's most famous cinemas, is under evacuation orders.
Meanwhile, the Sunset Fire is burning in the Hollywood Hills and is beginning to threaten iconic locations like the Hollywood sign and the Hollywood Bowl.
Residents of the Hollywood Hills whose properties are at risk include , , and Quentin Tarantino.
Some 7,500 desperate firefighters are bravely trying to contain the fires - but the biggest remains at zero percent contained.
Most of those fires started on Tuesday, but new fires continue to form, including an extinguished blaze in Studio City.
Some 100,000 people have been forced to evacuate from the Eaton Fire - which is burning near denser suburbs than the Palisades blaze.
Two water companies have warned residents in Altadena against drinking tap water and have even asked not to treat it by boiling it because of possible contamination.
Santa Monica has declared a curfew from sunset to sunrise for the part of the city under mandatory evacuation.
A "high number of significant injuries" have also been caused by burns, but it is not clear what exactly that figure is yet.
Air quality has plummeted across the city to a hazardous level, with Altadena currently seeing worse air than New Delhi.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristen Crowley said on Thursday, "I can tell you we’re throwing all of our available resources at it as we speak. I am seeing active water drops as we speak.”
People have been pulled from burning buildings as reckless residents refuse to leave despite clear warnings from officials to do so.
Aerial bombardment of the fires restarted after winds were too strong late on Tuesday night.
However, dry conditions are continuing to push the exhausted firefighters to the limit with hurricane-force winds expected to last for days.
Talkshow host Ricki Lake has shared her heartbreak after the Palisades fire burnt down her home in Malibu.
She shared 20 touching photos of her "heaven on earth" before it had burnt down in an Instagram post.
She wrote: "It’s all gone.
"I can’t believe I am typing these words.
"After a valiant and brave effort by our friend and hero @kirbykotler_ Ross and I lost our dream home.
"This description ‘dream home’ doesn’t suffice.
"It was our heaven on earth.
"The place where we planned to grow old together.
"We never took our heavenly spot on the bluff overlooking our beloved malibu for granted, not even for one second.
"I shared our sunset views almost daily with all of you.
"This loss is immeasurable.
"It’s the spot where we got married 3 years ago.
"I grieve along with all of those suffering during this apocalyptic event.
"Praying for all of my neighbors, my friends, my community, the animals, the firefighters and first responders.
"More to share soon of how we escaped with Dolly and not much else.
"For now I grieve."
Police announced that at least 20 people have been arrested for suspected looting as thieves target homes in the wake of the Hollywood Hills and Pacific Palisades fires.
Newly elected District Attorney Nathan Hochman had a stern warning to those who continue to loot.
"These acts are despicable," he said during a Thursday morning press conference, urging thieves to stop looting, internet crimes, and any other behavior targeting victims of the fires.
"Do not expect anything [other] than maximal punishment."
City manager Miguel Marquez called the past 22 hours "brutal," adding that people had "put their own lives at risk to save others".
He said police officers have been "door-to-door," evacuating those still in their homes, which has saved lives - calling their efforts "heroic."
"We will not relent, we will heal, we will rebuild," Marquez stressed.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Luna also shamed looters, warning that they will be arrested and prosecuted if caught.
"Stay out of these areas, it's only for emergency workers and people who live there," Luna said on Wednesday.
"So if you're thinking of coming into any of these areas to steal from our residents, I'm going to tell you something - you're going to get caught, you're going to be arrested, and you're going to be prosecuted."
Over 30,000 acres across Los Angeles have burned since the fires began on Monday.
A Cal Fire deputy said on Wednesday that the Palisades Fire, which began on Monday evening, was sparked in a backyard before strong winds fanned embers to neighboring areas.
Nevertheless, fire officials have not determined the origins of the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, which remain under investigation.
I don’t know what's left. I may have lost all of my son's baby photos from my hard drive, everything from my computer, and furniture.
Phillip Cohen, a victim of the Pacific Palisades Fire
Phillip Cohen, 68, a former educator who is battling cancer, was forced to flee his $1 million condo in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday as flames reached the property.
Cohen has no idea if his home is still standing as he made his way to Westwood Recreation Center for shelter.
Speaking exclusively to The U.S. Sun, he said: "They had to leave their cars. Women sobbing, carrying babies, and holding on to toddlers, running down Sunset Boulevard."
As the fire spread, Cohen had to eventually evacuate himself after flames reached his building.
He said: "This is the worst I’ve seen [in Los Angeles]. The spread is so crazy.
"I don’t know what's left. I may have lost all of my son's baby photos from my hard drive, everything from my computer, and furniture. I can't go back for four or five days."
Canyon Bakery owner Patrice Winter told the Los Angeles Times the fires were like "Armageddon."
He said: "That’s all I can say. What they’re showing on the news is really real; they’re not sensationalizing any of this.
"It’s what I saw with my own eyes. It rocks your world."
President Biden has canceled a trip to and approved a major disaster declaration.
He also said on Wednesday that his son 's $15,800 home "is probably burned to the ground," but that they were still unsure.
., President-elect 's pick to be his next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, told that his home in Brentwood was evacuated.
"Yeah, we've been evacuated. I'm hoping it's still standing," Kennedy Jr. said.
Schools in the area are to remain closed for the rest of the week and five campuses have been damaged by the flames, school district Dr Blanco confirmed.
On Tuesday night, a crowd of out-of-touch influencers were seen entering an evacuation zone to snap selfies in front of the blazing carnage.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Luna told sightseers to stay away.
Politicians have begun to argue about water and the preparedness of the LAFD to deal with the situation.
Trump slammed California Governor 's policy decisions, which he said are responsible for the "apocalyptic" burning in Los Angeles.
He slammed Newsom for not signing a deal to provide more water to California over concerns about an endangered fish.
Trump said, "He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn't work!), but didn't care about the people of California.
"Now, the ultimate price is being paid. I will demand that this incompetent governor allow beautiful, clean, fresh water to FLOW INTO CALIFORNIA!"
Newsom hit back by telling CNN's Anderson Cooper that “one can’t even respond” to Trump’s attacks.
The governor said, “People are literally fleeing, people have lost their lives, kids lost their schools, families completely torn asunder, churches burned down – this guy wanted to politicize it.”
Mayor Karen Bass is also under fire after she was in Ghana for the inauguration of its new president when the fires broke out.
Bass did not return to Los Angeles until Wednesday, by which time 1,000 homes had burned to the ground, and 100,000 people had been forced to flee.
Michael Gonzales, 47, a lawyer told the New York Times there was "zero preparation" with the mayor being away despite extreme weather warnings last week.
He said, "It was an utter breakdown in leadership and it starts with the mayor’s office."
Bass pinned the horror situation on months of little rain and the gusty, dry winds and said she took the first plane back to the city.
Kevin McGowan, the director of emergency management of Los Angeles County, described the wildfires as a "historical natural disaster."
Los Angeles County remains under a red flag weather warning as strong winds and low humidity will remain in the region.
The powerful gusts grounded firefighting aircraft on Tuesday evening.
Crowley said the blazes were "stretching the capacity of our emergency services to their maximum limits."
Fire Chief Marrone said the county and its 29 fire departments "are not prepared for this type of widespread disaster."
"The LA County Fire Department was prepared for one or two major brush fires, but more four, especially given these sustained winds and low humidities," Marrone said.
"This is not a normal red flag alert. People were calling for help. We tried to get them the help that they needed.
"LA County right now, like the LA City Fire Department, is prioritizing life safety, but we are also engaging in structure defense, perimeter control, and aerial operations.
"We're doing the very best we can, but we don't have enough fire personnel in LA County between all of the departments to handle this."
There are five main fires that have hit LA over the last two days and are now threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands of residents.
Here's a list of the key facts for each of the blazes:
Palisades fire:
Eaton fire:
Sunset fire:
Hurst fire:
Lidia fire:
Kenneth fire:
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