US wildfires: California fights devastating blaze

At least five people were killed and over 1,000 structures were destroyed as wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area

Unprecedented wildfires have forced over 1,00,000 people to evacuate in the region

At least 1,500 structures, including multi-million dollar homes and iconic landmarks near the Hollywood Walk of Fame, have been destroyed

Schools across Los Angeles have been closed and nearly 3,00,000 homes were left without power

As the fire rages on, firefighters are gripped with the fear of running out of water

Melted lawn chairs are seen near the remains of a burnt home after the passage of the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California

A firefighter battles the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California

US President Joe Biden cancelled his trip to Italy this week to prioritise the federal response to the fires (Image courtesy: AP, AFP)