The first priority for firefighters tackling the devastating Los Angeles wildfires was to stop them spreading. This process, known as containment, saved many neighborhoods from the blazes that left at least 28 people dead and destroyed more than 16,

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.

Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning across Los Angeles.

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.

Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.

Six wildfires are burning in Southern California, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

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With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.

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The Hughes fire has burned through 3,407 acres since it started late Wednesday morning, according to local officials.

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Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.