At least 11 people died and 180,000 were forced to evacuate

At least 11 people died and 180,000 inhabitants were forced to evacuate. Wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area on the fifth day.

There have been a series of fires since Tuesday due to extremely dry weather and high winds in Santa Ana. According to the data, two of the largest fires – the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire – have destroyed a combined 35,000 acres. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

Officials say the true death toll remains unknown as fires continue to engulf several areas.

Here are the latest numbers from Cal Fire:

• Palisade fire used more than 21,000 acres and there it is still growingforcing authorities to extend evacuation orders. Contains 11%. City Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley he called it “one of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history.”
• Eaton fire it has burned over 14,000 acres and is 15% contained. Los Angeles County Deputy Fire Chief Jon O’Brien said it was estimated that more than 5,000 structures were destroyed.
• Wholesale fire it has destroyed 771 acres and is 70% contained.
• further north Lydia’s Firenear Acton, it covers 395 acres and is 98% contained.
• Kenneth’s firethat began Thursday afternoon in the Woodland Hills area near Calabasas, has so far leveled more than 1,000 acres. Contains 50%.
• Archer Firethat erupted on Friday, burned 19 acres and is 0% contained.

There were several emergency alerts mistakenly sent to millions of Los Angeles residents who were far from where the fires were raging, causing panic.

Although officials had hoped that lighter winds late Friday would help slow the spread of flames, the Palisades Fire Department he made his way through the dry ground overnightapproaching residential areas. Strong wind gusts are expected to return later on Saturday.

This is a developing story. Check for updates.