Los Angeles wildfires: 5 dead, new blaze in Hollywood Hills prompts evacuation

At least five people have died as out-of-control wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles, leaving a trail of widespread destruction and residents being forced out of their homes. Meanwhile, a new blaze, dubbed the Sunset Fire, erupted in the Hollywood Hills, near Runyon Canyon, home to the iconic Hollywood sign.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, Sunset Fire's current size is approximately 10 acres and is between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park. It has triggered additional mandatory evacuation orders in the area.

Parts of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Mulholland Drive, all the way south to Hollywood Boulevard -- famous for celebrity residence -- are now in the evacuation zone.

There are now at least six fires raging in Los Angeles and its neighbouring Ventura county. According to officials, the Woodley fire has decreased in size, while the rest were 0 per cent contained.