Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west devoured nearly 10,000 homes and other structures, burning into a third night on Thursday even as the fierce winds eased and gave firefighters a welcome but temporary respite.

The worst wildfires in the history of Los Angeles are burning through America’s second city. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate as the deadly flames tore into wealthy neighbourhoods and spread to the Hollywood Hills. Here is everything we know about the latest California wildfires.

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.