On the maps: Thousands of acres are burning in LA

Currently, 7 fires are being fought.

The Palisades The fire was first reported at 10:30 a.m. (18:30 GMT) on Tuesday and grew from a 20-hectare blaze to more than 200 hectares in just 20 minutes and was approaching 16,000 hectares by Wednesday night. So far, at least 30,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes.

The Eaton The fire covered 1,000 hectares in the first six hours. Tuesday started at Altadena in the hills above Pasadena around 6:30pm local time. Five deaths were reported on Tuesday night, spreading over more than 10,000 hectares.

The Hurst the fire is located north of San Fernando. The fire started around 10:10 p.m. local time on Tuesday and has grown to 850 hectares, according to local officials. That triggered evacuation orders in neighboring Santa Clarita.

The Woodley The fire broke out in Woodley Park at around 06:15 local time on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said it is now under control.

A Olive The fire in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, burned about 11 acres, but is now under control.

The Lydia A fire broke out around 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the mountainous Acton area north of Los Angeles and burned about 350 acres. As of 21:00, it is 40% secured.

The Sunset The fire broke out around 6 p.m. in Hollywood Hills, a residential neighborhood overlooking the city’s historic Hollywood area. It currently covers an area of ​​about 50 hectares and contains 0%. There is a mandatory evacuation order.