At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

Fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, prompting power outages, evacuation orders and curfews. The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires have collectively consumed around 45 square miles.

At least two people were reported dead in Los Angeles County on Wednesday as multiple life-threatening wildfires burned across the region, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. The National Weather Service warned of widespread damaging wind Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon,

The Palisades and Eaton fires are threatening homes, forcing evacuations and stretching firefighting resources thin, with winds expected to intensify.

Southern California suffered through multiple massive fires, with thousands escaping their homes and two deaths reported. It's expected to get worse.