Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to get the blazes under control.

Out-of-control wildfires are ripping across parts of Los Angeles, leading to at least five deaths, burning down hundreds of buildings, and prompting more than 130,000 people to flee their homes in America's second-largest city.

The biggest threat to Los Angeles remains the strong winds, which reduced in speed early Thursday morning, allowing firefighters to better take control of the fires. Stronger winds, however, are expected to return later in the day.

At least five major wildfires were burning around Los Angeles County by Thursday. The largest two were still at 0% containment.

The fires have burned a total area around twice the size of Manhattan—or the equivalent of about 22,000 football fields.

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Thousands of firefighters are continuing their heroic efforts to beat back flames as wildfires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area. At least five people have been killed, and tens of thousands of residents have been told to evacuate immediately as flames destroy homes and businesses.