LA fires live updates: authorities announce curfew amid reports of looting, as death toll rises to 10

20 people arrested in California as huge fires driven by strong winds and extensive droughts devastate city

An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.

477 personnel were assigned to the fire.

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