California fires: Los Angeles braces for more destruction from unprecedented blazes - latest updates

Officials said they were dealing with five major fires, which have destroyed almost 2,000 structures and forced 130,000 people to evacuate

Five people have died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an increase from the two reported deaths earlier today, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna told ABC Los Angeles station KABC.

Here are some of the latest images from the newswires from the wildfires raging though Los Angeles County.

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Deadly Fires Devastate Los Angeles Residents and Businesses as Blazes Rage for a Third Day

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Eye Opener: California wildfires causes destruction across Los Angeles county

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What's happening on the ground in California as crews battle fires in Los Angeles County

Intense wildfires are devastating Los Angeles County, killing at least five people and destroying over 1,000 structures. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports. Then, Gregg Champion tells "The Daily ...
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Firestorm brings death, destruction to Los Angeles County

Nearly 200,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles County as at least four large wildfires rage. The fires have destroyed at least 1,000 structures. Lilia Luciano is ...
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California wildfires: deadly blazes continue to grow as officials warn of shortage of firefighters – latest updates

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Images show Palisades Fire, other blazes ravaging Los Angeles area

Striking images from Los Angeles County show the early extent of damage caused by the Palisades Fire and other wildfires.
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New weather update as fires consume parts of Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads

The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.
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Los Angeles Braces for ‘Life-Threatening and Destructive’ Winds

Forecasters warned that a significant Santa Ana wind event this week could help wildfires spread quickly and erratically. Utility companies said they may pre-emptively cut off power to some customers.
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