Wildfires in Los Angeles have led to at least five fatalities and the destruction of hundreds of structures, forcing over 137,000 residents to evacuate. Major fires like the Palisades and Eaton blazes remain uncontained, exacerbated by severe drought and high winds. Celebrity homes, including those of Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, have been impacted. While firefighters see a minor downgrade in fire weather risk, no rain is expected. A political controversy about the city’s fire preparedness arises, highlighted by President-elect Donald Trump’s comments on firefighter equipment failures.