In their battle against raging infernos, firefighters are being challenged by relentless wind that could continue for the rest of January.

Dry, hot winds will fan blazes in Los Angeles into midweek - and some forecasts show little relief for the rest of the month - as Sou

LA residents warned to stay inside over smoke fears, as evacuation area grows

Wildfires which have killed at least 11 people and left behind widespread destruction in Los Angeles County continue to burn Friday while more strong winds and challenging weather conditions are forecasted for the coming days.

Fires raging in the Los Angeles area have reduced some 10,000 structures to ash and rubble, killed at least 10, displaced thousands of others and spread over an area larger than the size of San Francisco.

The first sign of worry for many was thick smoke blowing down from the hills of the affluent Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, which borders Santa Monica and the famous Malibu coast. LA residents are accustomed to wildfires but the Palisades fire spread rapidly out of control.

Firefighters battling devastating wildfires in Southern California hope a reprieve from powerful winds this weekend can help them contain the disaster that has scorched more than 35,000 acres and killed at least 11 people.

As a Los Angeles resident, I’ve personally seen dozens of peers opening their doors to those in evacuation zones, fostering displaced pets, rushing to donate necessities, and doing whatever they can to spread the word about urgent resources—from local evacuation shelters and restaurants offering free food to ways to stay safe from smoke inhalation —all while monitoring wildfire apps like Watch Duty and preparing for their own potential evacuations.