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.

Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across southern California Thursday, leaving at least 5 dead and burning more than 27,000 acres, officials say. Police have arrested 20 suspected looters.

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.