5 dead, more than 2,000 structures burned as new fire hits Hollywood Hills

More than 2,000 structures have burned and at least five people are dead in wildfires burning across L.A. County. Red flag warnings remained in effect for Los Angeles County and much of Ventura County through Thursday.

Firefighters battled multiple blazes overnight as whipping winds, with gusts up to 100 mph, fueled three major wildfires.

Palisades fire
Burned more than 15,800 acres and numerous homes, businesses, and landmarks in Pacific Palisades and westward along Pacific Coast Highway, toward Malibu.

Eaton fire
Burned more than 10,000 acres and many structures in Altadena and Pasadena.

Sunset fire
The blaze, dubbed the Sunset fire, exploded around 5:45 p.m. and appeared to be burning south toward Hollywood Boulevard.

Hurst fire
Burned 700 acres in the area around Sylmar.

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