The US health department on Friday declared a public health emergency for California in response to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have so far killed 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.

The public health emergency was put in place retroactive to Tuesday, enabling these measures under federal law.

He's "Zoolander meets Anchorman." With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires? Fans are calling the actor's unexpected cameo 'legendary.