Number of Deaths Increases to 10 and Thousands of Homes Destroyed in Los Angeles Fires.

Although the fierce winds that fueled the flames and led to chaotic evacuations are beginning to subside, forecasters warn that the high-risk fire weather conditions will persist throughout Friday.

A series of blazes erupted in the City of Angels, causing widespread damage and losses estimated to be as high as $150 billion.

About 180,000 individuals are still under mandatory evacuation orders, while firefighters are tirelessly working to contain the infernos.

One of the latest fires, the Kenneth Fire, broke out in the San Fernando Valley just 2 miles away from a school serving as an evacuation shelter for another fire’s victims.

Despite the flames extending into Ventura County, firefighters successfully limited the impact of the blaze.

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the deployment of 900 additional firefighters to combat the Kenneth Fire and ensure the safety of affected areas.

Officials expressed optimism as calmer winds and additional firefighting crews helped to control the area’s most destructive wildfires before the Kenneth Fire erupted.

Amid these challenges, containment efforts have made progress, and some hope has been restored in affected regions.

Considering the substantial losses and damages incurred by these wildfires, the economic impact could range between $135 billion and $150 billion, according to AccuWeather.

Aside from the devastating human and environmental toll, the economic consequences include losses to property, infrastructure, supply chain disruptions, and other related expenses.

As the extent of the damage continues to be assessed, numerous high-profile individuals, including celebrities like Billy Crystal, Adam Brody, Leighton Meester, Ricki Lake, and Paris Hilton, have lost their homes to the fires.

This report includes contributions from The Associated Press and Reuters.