Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the blazes.

A series of deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County has left at least 11 dead, thousands displaced, and homes destroyed. Fuelled by extreme weather, dried vegetation, and water shortages, these infernos rage uncontrollably.

The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures, officials said as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.