As Los Angeles braces for further strong winds, the devastation caused by the fires has led to at least 24 fatalities, with thousands displaced and structures destroyed.
The fires have consumed roughly 62 square miles and could result in economic losses between $250 billion and $275 billion, rendering them potentially the costliest in U.S. history.
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fires, which began amid fierce Santa Ana winds that fueled their rapid spread and intensity.
With 100,000 people under evacuation orders, the anticipation of worsening weather conditions poses significant challenges for fire crews fighting to control the blazes.
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