LA wildfires toll mounts to 10
Firefighters reported some progress fighting the wildfires that have charred hillsides, homes and streets in Los Angeles County, but the strong winds that fanned the flames were expected to pick up again on Friday, worsening conditions.
The fires, engulfing iconic Los Angeles neighbourhoods and tearing through the Hollywood Hills, have so far killed 10 people and destroyed nearly 10,000 structures.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said late on Thursday he expected the death toll to grow.
“It looks like an atomic bomb dropped in these areas. I don’t expect good news...not looking forward to those numbers,” Luna said.
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