The Palisades Fire, which has burned more than 17,000 acres, has become the most destructive wildfire to ever hit L.A. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, in addition to the Palisades Fire,

Deadly wildfires are spreading across the Los Angeles area, forcing the evacuation of more than 130,000 people and killing five as thousands of homes are engulfed. Follow updates on this live page.

A new California wildfire has erupted near Runyon Canyon Park in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. This comes as much of Southern California enters its third day of a critical fire weather threat. FOX Weather's Robert Ray describes the current situation in Pacific Palisades as multiple wildfires continue to burn.

Nearly 2,000 homes, businesses, and other structures have been destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades fires, and the number is expected to increase. The five deaths recorded so far were from the Eaton Fire.