Wildfires rage in Los Angeles as residents flee
Raging wildfires surrounded Los Angeles today, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes and stretching firefighting resources and water supplies to the limit, as more than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate.






















































































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A U.S flag flies as fire engulfs a structure while the Palisades Fire burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 7.REUTERS
A person takes a picture as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
The remains of a burnt pedal vehicle stand amid debris, as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Staff at the Pasadena Humane Society work to provide shelter for pets of residents evacuated due to Eaton Fire, in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
The remains of a burnt house stand amid debris, as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Evacuated residents from the Eaton Fire, carry a kennel with a dog as they seek shelter for it, at the Pasadena Humane Society in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Fire engulfs a building as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
The remains of burnt vehicles are shown as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Hand weights rest lined up amid debris at the remains of a burnt structure, as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Edgar Hernandez waits outside the Pasadena Humane Society to surrender his cat, after evacuating his home in Altadena, as wildfires in the Los Angeles area forced people to evacuate, in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A firefighter uses a hose to battle the flames of a burning building, as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A firefighter stands facing fire flames, as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A resident of Altadena, Tim Olausen pets his dog Shelley as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area forced people to evacuate, in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A person folds a flag after lowering it from the flagpole outside his burning cousin's house as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A Christmas tree burns as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A house burns as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A person uses a cellphone in front of a burning house as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A Shell gas station is pictured as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
The remains of a burnt building are pictured as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
The remains of a burnt building are pictured as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A U.S. flag flutters amid the remains of burnt buildings as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A U.S. flag flutters amid the remains of burnt buildings as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Smoke and flames rise from burning structures as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
The remains of a burnt building are pictured as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A turtle walks on the street as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Debris lies on the ground with rising smoke on the background, as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A U.S. flag flies over the remains of destroyed homes as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A U.S. flag flies against the backdrop of a smoke-filled sky as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A destroyed car stands amid the rubble of a burnt home as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A palm tree burns as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A burnt vehicle is parked by the side of a road as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of west Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
The stables are prepared as large animals are evacuated from a number of wildfires, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Flames rise in a structure as the Palisades fire burns in Malibu during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A burned vehicle is seen in Malibu as the Palisades fire burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A structure burns as the Palisades fire burns in Malibu during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A man fetches water along the Pacific Coast Highway, as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Flames rise in a structure as the Palisades fire burns in Malibu during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Burned structures are seen in Malibu as the Palisades fire burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A resident uses a hose as wildfires spread through the neighbourhood, in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
A resident holds his chicken after saving it from the wildfires, in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Smoke and flames rise from burning structures as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Firefighters work to extinguish flames as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.REUTERS
Burnt structures and vehicles stand in ruin, as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8.