00:00Officials in California say the death toll from massive wildfires burning in and around
00:07Los Angeles has risen to 11.
00:10And the tally of homes and other buildings destroyed stands at more than 10,000.
00:14L.A. County Sheriff Robert G. Luna said around 153,000 residents are now under evacuation
00:22orders.
00:23He also said a nighttime curfew is in place covering the Palisades and Eaton fire areas
00:28and that officers are patrolling to prevent looting.
00:32He said more than 57,000 structures remain at risk.
00:36Mayor Karen Bass said Los Angeles is preparing for more high winds forecast for next week.
00:42The blazes started on Tuesday, powered by gusts from the Santa Ana winds which followed
00:47an exceptionally dry period.
00:51Officials say investigations into how the fires first broke out are still ongoing.
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