Los Angeles has been engulfed by catastrophic wildfires over the past two days, leading to at least five fatalities and hundreds of injuries. More than 100,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate as fierce winds and drought conditions exacerbate the crisis. The fires have destroyed around 1,000 buildings, primarily in affluent neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades. Emergency services are overwhelmed, with insufficient firefighters to combat the blazes. President Joe Biden has pledged to provide support, while former President Donald Trump blames California’s Governor Gavin Newsom for the disaster.