Videos: How millions of gallon water reservoirs vanished, hydrants ran dry as fire rages in Los Angles

Since the fiery fires first began eating up around a densely populated--40-kilometer--- expanse north of downtown Los Angles, they have burned over 12,000 structures, a term that includes homes, apartment buildings, businesses, outbuildings and vehicles.

At least 12 people have lost their lives.

Pictures and videos of firefighters were seen removing hoses from hydrants that ran out of water as powerful winds fueled devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area forcing people to evacuate in Altadena, California.

Allegations of leadership failures and political blame have begun and so have investigations.

Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered state officials to determine why a 117 million-gallon (440 million-liter) reservoir was out of service and some hydrants ran dry, calling it “deeply troubling.”

Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said city leadership failed her department by not providing enough money for firefighting. She also criticised the lack of water.

“When a firefighter comes up to a hydrant, we expect there's going to be water,” she said.

Tens of thousands of people remained under evacuation orders, and the fires have consumed about 56 square miles (145 square kilometers).

The disaster took homes from everyone — from waiters to movie stars.  Videos of the flames burning down schools, churches, a synagogue, libraries, boutiques, bars, restaurants, banks and local landmarks like the Will Rogers' Western Ranch House and a Queen Anne-style mansion in Altadena that dated back to 1887 have gone viral on social media.