What you need to know

• Deadly LA fires: Several major wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County. At least 10 people have died, but officials warn the actual toll will remain unclear until it’s safe for investigators to access neighborhoods. Tens of thousands of people have been impacted by evacuation orders since the blazes began.

• More wind and flames: Firefighters made progress Thursday as Santa Ana winds weakened, but gusts picked up across the region as the day went on. Officials have launched a major response to a new fire near the border of LA and Ventura counties, which prompted evacuations. Residents are also contending with polluted air and other hazardous conditions.

• Neighborhoods devastated: As many as 10,000 structures have been destroyed between the coastal Palisades Fire, which is now the most destructive ever to hit Los Angeles County, and the Eaton Fire, which devastated communities below Angeles National Forest to the east. LA County has requested support from the California National Guard and is issuing stern warnings to potential looters.

• How to help: For ways to help Los Angeles County residents, visit CNN Impact Your World.


Tracking Los Angeles area wildfires

Fire officials are responding to at least 5 fires in the region, including the Eaton, Hurst, Kenneth, Lidia and Palisades fires. They have spread to roughly 29,795 acres combined.