CBS News — Fires across the Los Angeles area, including the Kenneth Fire that broke out Thursday afternoon in the West Hills neighborhood, scorched more than 55 square miles and put roughly 179,000 people under evacuation orders, according to officials.

At least 10 people are dead and more than 10,000 structures have been destroyed as strong winds fanned blazes in densely populated parts of Southern California, officials said.

The largest blaze – the Palisades Fire – was 6% contained as of Friday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. Residents described sweeping devastation, harrowing escapes and losing their homes, while photos showed stunning scenes of destruction.

• The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles has killed two people and grown to cover over 31 square miles, likely destroying thousands of structures, according to fire officials.
• The Eaton Fire, in the hills above Altadena in northern Los Angeles County, has killed three people and burned more than 21 square miles. Between 4,000 and 5,000 structures were believed to have been destroyed or damaged. Cal Fire reported 0% containment as of Friday morning.
• The Kenneth Fire ignited in West Hills on Thursday and covered 1,000 acres, with 35% containment as of Friday morning.
• The Hurst and Lidia fires were still active Friday, scorching at least 771 acres and 394 acres, respectively, Cal Fire said. The Hurst Fire was 37% contained and the Lidia Fire was 75% contained as of early Friday.