During Thursday, calmer wind speeds contributed to the rescue service managing to get a grip on the deadly fires that have ravaged Los Angeles for the first time.
But late in the afternoon, local time, a new fire broke out in San Fernando Valley, near the West Hills area, and a new evacuation order was issued for residents.
In the fire that has ravaged the area around Altadena, 4,000 to 5,000 "structures" have been destroyed, according to Anthony Marrone, rescue chief in Los Angeles County. The term includes both houses and apartment buildings, commercial properties, and vehicles.
Death toll feared to rise
In the fire around the Pacific Palisades area, over 5,300 buildings and vehicles have been damaged or destroyed, according to Kristin Crowley, chief of the rescue service in Los Angeles city.
Total of ten people have been confirmed dead, according to local authorities early on Friday, Swedish time. The figure is feared to rise.
Now, members of California's national guard are to be sent to the fire-ravaged areas.
During the last 24 hours, around 400 members of the national guard in the state have made themselves ready to support us. We expect them to be on site as early as tonight, said Sheriff Robert Luna on Thursday afternoon.
Curfew planned
At the same time, a curfew is being planned for areas in the fire zones, primarily in the city districts that are subject to a mandatory evacuation order. The curfew is intended to apply between 6 pm and 6 am, according to Luna.
The purpose is to protect these city districts from anyone who wants to cause harm, which unfortunately some people have wanted, he says.
USA's President Joe Biden says in a speech on Thursday that the fires show that climate changes are "real".
This is the most widespread, devastating fire in California's history.
