Wildfires continue to consume entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles County, with the two largest blazes only 20% contained. Authorities are warning of further dry winds in the coming days that will continue to fan the flames.
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00:00Deadly wildfires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area with authorities warning the danger is far from over.
00:08Elevated critical fire weather conditions are predicted to begin this evening and continue through Wednesday.
00:17Moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds will affect Los Angeles County today and tomorrow and again Monday through Wednesday.
00:29Despite efforts to extinguish or slow the flames as they consume entire neighbourhoods, the two largest fires, the Eaton and Palisades, are less than 20% contained.
00:40At least 16 people are confirmed to have died so far and the number is expected to rise.
00:46More than 100,000 residents remain under evacuation orders.