At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

At least five people have lost their lives, California Governor Gavin Newsom said, as multiple wind-driven wildfires across Los Angeles County remain largely uncontained. The latest blaze, the Sunset fire in the Hollywood Hills, has prompted evacuation orders in the area.

Three massive wildfires are burning in Los Angeles, with thousands of residents being told to evacuate their homes.

The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills follows multiple blazes in the L.A. area, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, that have displaced tens of thousands.