LA wildfires: Crews still trying to contain blaze

Firefighters in the Los Angeles area are still working to contain a series of wildfires in the area. The fires have gutted neighborhoods and forced thousands from their homes. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the latest from the Pacific Palisades area.

Latest on deadly LA wildfires l Morning Headlines Jan. 9

Fierce wildfires continued to burn on Thursday in the Los Angeles area, leaving at least five people dead and nearly 2,000 structures destroyed, officials said. Here's a look at our top stories for the morning of Thursday, January 9.

California wildfires: Fires grow in Los Angeles County

The number of fires burning in Los Angeles county is staggering. The Palisades Fire is the largest, and it's burning 15,000 acres in west LA, which is about the size of Paradise Valley. Meantime, the Eaton Fire turned deadly in east LA. It has killed five people and destroyed hundreds of buildings. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the latest.

Latest: More fires erupt in southern California

FOX 10's Steve Nielsen is in southern California covering the several wildfires that have broke out. As of Jan. 7, thousands of people have been evacuated, five people have died and several homes have burned to the ground.