The rescue service continues to work into the night against Sunday local time against the fires raging around Los Angeles, while the wind increases and pushes the flames towards previously undamaged areas.
Despite major efforts to get the largest of the six fires under control, the one in Pacific Palisades, it is growing and spreading east and north, including towards the densely populated San Fernando Valley.
We're a complete wreck, says Sarah Cohen, who has her house in the Tarazana district, to the Los Angeles Times.
Every time they release water, it gets better. Then it gets worse again, she says.
In addition to homes, the Palisades fire threatens to reach the Getty Museum with its valuable art collection.
On Saturday local time, it was controlled to 11 percent, but had simultaneously grown to 9,500 hectares.
The concern for further spread is increasing as the winds are expected to intensify.
"The weather conditions will unfortunately deteriorate again today in southern California and persist at least until the beginning of next week. This can lead to existing fires spreading and new ones developing," says the weather agency NWS.
16 people have been confirmed dead in the fires so far, and at least 12,000 buildings have been destroyed, according to the authorities.
