Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.

At least six blazes are now burning across Los Angeles, torching thousands of structures and forcing the evacuation of more than 137,000 people.

At least six blazes are now burning across Los Angeles, torching thousands of structures and forcing the evacuation of more than 137,000 people.