Out-of-control wildfires in Los Angeles have resulted in at least five deaths and widespread destruction, with over 1,900 buildings burned and around 113,000 acres affected. Authorities have ordered evacuations in Hollywood as the fires threaten celebrity homes. Firefighters, numbering over 7,500, are struggling to manage multiple infernos, exacerbated by strong winds. President Joe Biden has declared the area a disaster zone, while criticism mounts against the city officials for their response and budgeting decisions. Former President Donald Trump criticized California’s governor for the situation.