The air attack is intended to stop the LA Palisades fire from spreading east

Southern California Edison CEO Steven Powell told reporters that about 50,000 customers are currently without power, “down from more than half a million just a few days ago.”

Powell said there is no evidence that any Edison equipment caused the Hurst fire, but the investigation continues.

As state and local officials grappled with the worst cluster of wildfires in Los Angeles history, President Joe Biden spoke to some of them by phone to get an update on their efforts, and his senior advisers also updated him on the federal resources being deployed.

Biden’s major disaster declaration unlocked federal aid for those affected by the wildfires, clearing the way for FEMA to provide support.

For example, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials were at the Pasadena Convention Center helping residents review applications for FEMA assistance.

FEMA spokesman Michael Hart said support could include funds for home repairs or money to replace lost food or medicine. Help may be provided within a few days, he added.

“We want to make initial funding available in citizens’ bank accounts to help them meet these serious needs,” Hart said.

Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Kathryn Barger told reporters that she had invited President-elect Donald Trump to visit the county to see the damage for herself.

Luna added that his agency has deployed 40 search and rescue personnel to work with other agencies, which includes using sniffer dogs to search for victims’ remains and help reunite separated families.

“Los Angeles County has endured another night of unimaginable terror and heartbreak,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.

Six simultaneous fires that have hit neighborhoods in Los Angeles County since Tuesday have killed at least 13 people and damaged or destroyed 12,000 buildings. It is estimated that at least 13 people have been reported missing so far.

The death toll is expected to rise as firefighters conduct house-to-house searches.