At least 11 people have died in the blaze, east of downtown Los Angeles. Officials expect the number to rise as the police make their way through devastated neighborhoods.

At least 11 people have been killed in the wildfires taking over southern California. Los Angeles residents have been put on high alert as strong winds could potentially fuel the flames even more in the coming days.

At least two of the people killed in the Southern California wildfires tried to protect the homes where they raised families and lived for decades, while another stayed behind with his son who had cerebral palsy and could not evacuate.