Los Angeles was hit by the most devastating series of wildfires in its history, destroying tens of thousands of acres. Hurricane-like winds have caused the fires to spread unpredictably, complicating firefighting efforts.

Firefighters are battling to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes.

Firefighters are battling to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena.