What we know about how the flames in Los Angeles began: communities were burned, 180,000 people were evacuated, and 10 people died.

At least five fires are raging in Los Angeles right now, and authorities warn that further strong winds might exacerbate the flames, which have been wreaking havoc for the last week.

The flames have damaged communities, forced 180,000 people to leave, and killed at least 10 individuals.

Here is what we know about the origins of the uncontrollable wildfires in Los Angeles, despite the painstaking efforts of firefighters and other responders to contain them.

Prior to the start of the Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, and Kenneth fires, the Palisades fire broke out on Tuesday, January 7. The previous fires at Sunset, Woodley, and Olivas are now under control.

Desperate efforts are being made to suppress the fires, which are being driven by strong winds and a lack of rain. These strong gusts that blow onshore provide.