Multiple major fires are burning out of control in LA, destroying homes, businesses and schools and killing at least five people.
Many more have been injured and more than 100,000 have been evacuated.
Hundreds of firefighters are battling the flames fuelled by drought conditions and strong winds.
Images emerging from California show fierce flames, charred ruins and desperate people.
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