Ukraine expects high-level contact with the new U.S. administration immediately after Donald Trump takes office, including an eventual meeting between the U.S. president-elect and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Kyiv said on Friday.

Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat and are not expected to be as powerful during the day, possibly allowing firefighters to make progress reining in blazes that have hopscotched across the sprawling region,

The Eaton Fire destroyed homes in Altadena Calif., a town northeast of Pasadena. The image was captured Jan. 8 by Maxar Technologies' shortwave infrared sensor. This sensor has the ability to see through the dense smoke of an active fire to the ground beneath, as well as locating the flame front and hot spots in the fire, according to Maxar.

Out-of-control wildfires are ripping across parts of Los Angeles, leading to at least five deaths, burning down hundreds of buildings, and prompting more than 130,000 people to flee their homes in America's second-largest city.

Firefighters battled Thursday to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed seven people, burned at least 10,000 structures from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes.

Air travel is being disrupted by strong winds and wildfires in Los Angeles.Several airlines have waived change fees for flights to Los Angeles and Orange County.Some flights to Burbank were diverted,

As wildfires continue to damage large parts of California, airlines have issued warnings about travel to the region.

Los Angeles wildfires have caused unimaginable disaster: here are the official statements whether it will affect air travel to and from the state of California.

Airlines are issuing waivers as wildfires threaten parts of southern California. Some theme parks and tourist attractions are closed. Here's what to know if you had travel planned to, from or through Los Angeles.