Five people have died, but officials say the death toll is likely to be higher. More than 9,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed and at least 130,000 residents are under evacuation orders. Experts say L.

As explosive fires propelled by vigorous winds scorched through Southern California, tens of thousands of people are without power across six counties. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Palisades Fire in west Los Angeles County has burned through about 11,