Los Angeles fires - in pictures

  • Wildfires fuelled by intense Santa Ana winds are burning across Los Angeles County. AP
    Wildfires fuelled by intense Santa Ana winds are burning across Los Angeles County. AP
  • Neighbours gather as a family digs through the rubble of their home that was burnt by the Eaton Fire. Reuters
    Neighbours gather as a family digs through the rubble of their home that was burnt by the Eaton Fire. Reuters
  • A fallen street light on the road during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California. Bloomberg.
    A fallen street light on the road during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California. Bloomberg.
  • At least five people have been killed, and more than 12,000 hectares have been burnt. AP
    At least five people have been killed, and more than 12,000 hectares have been burnt. AP
  • More than 2,000 structures have been burnt and almost 180,000 people are under orders to evacuate. Bloomberg
    More than 2,000 structures have been burnt and almost 180,000 people are under orders to evacuate. Bloomberg
  • Maya and Bella Bonafante look at the damage to the Altadena Country Club, at which they work, in the Los Angeles area. Reuters
    Maya and Bella Bonafante look at the damage to the Altadena Country Club, at which they work, in the Los Angeles area. Reuters
  • The most destructive wind storm to strike the Los Angeles area in 14 years is fanning wildfires, with dangerous gusts expected to persist for at least another two days. Bloomberg
    The most destructive wind storm to strike the Los Angeles area in 14 years is fanning wildfires, with dangerous gusts expected to persist for at least another two days. Bloomberg
  • A group rescues horses during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California. Bloomberg
    A group rescues horses during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California. Bloomberg
  • Water is dropped by helicopter on the burning Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles. AP
    Water is dropped by helicopter on the burning Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles. AP
  • The sun behind smoke above charred buildings after the passing of the Palisades Fire. AFP
    The sun behind smoke above charred buildings after the passing of the Palisades Fire. AFP
  • The Sun rises over the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood after devastating fires that destroyed many homes. Reuters
    The Sun rises over the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood after devastating fires that destroyed many homes. Reuters
  • Wildfire smoke hangs over downtown Los Angeles amid poor air quality in Southern California. AFP
    Wildfire smoke hangs over downtown Los Angeles amid poor air quality in Southern California. AFP
  • Smoke from the Palisades Fire as seen from a commercial flight to Los Angeles. AP
    Smoke from the Palisades Fire as seen from a commercial flight to Los Angeles. AP
  • A Chase bank branch is damaged by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood. AP
    A Chase bank branch is damaged by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood. AP
  • Officials said firefighters are overwhelmed by the speed and ferocity of the blazes. AFP
    Officials said firefighters are overwhelmed by the speed and ferocity of the blazes. AFP
  • Nasa's Earth Observatory shows smoke from the forest fires and clouds over Los Angeles. EPA
    Nasa's Earth Observatory shows smoke from the forest fires and clouds over Los Angeles. EPA