Santa Monica, United States - January 08, 2025 Wildfires continue to ravage southern California, with at least five people confirmed dead, over 150,000 residents evacuated, and more than 1,100 homes destroyed, as flames spread unchecked across Los Angeles County. Fueled by strong winds and dry weather conditions that have plagued the region in recent days, at least six separate wildfires have erupted across Los Angeles County since Tuesday, and nearly all remain largely uncontrolled, according to the latest data released on Wednesday by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Among the most severe incidents is the fire in the Pacific Palisades area, which has already scorched 64 square kilometers of land. The Eaton fire, spreading in the Altadena area in eastern Los Angeles County, has also devastated over 42 square kilometers of forested land. With the Palisades fire encroaching, authorities in Santa Monica issued emergency evacuation orders for parts of the city on Wednesday. The wildfires have also caused widespread power outages, with over 310,000 homes and businesses currently without electricity, according to data from a U.S. power outage tracking website. California governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Tuesday and also visited the Pacific Palisades area where he met with local and state fire officials. The National Weather Service stated on Wednesday that strong winds are expected to continue until Thursday in affected areas, making it harder to contain the wildfires. Shotlist: Santa Monica, California, USA - Jan 8, 2025: 1. Various of neighborhood under evacuation order, police cars; 2. Various of reporter visiting neighborhood, talking with residents UPSOUND (English) Liu Xiaoqian, China Media Group reporter: "Are you guys living inside?" UPSOUND (English) resident (no name given): "Yeah." UPSOUND (English) Liu Xiaoqian, China Media Group reporter: "So you try to get back and they don't allow you?" UPSOUND (English) resident (no name given): "Yeah." UPSOUND (English) Liu Xiaoqian, China Media Group reporter: "Where are you guys going?" UPSOUND (English) resident (no name given): "To a friend's house." UPSOUND (English) Liu Xiaoqian, China Media Group reporter: "To a friend's house, not in this area, right?" UPSOUND (English) resident (no name given): "No, not in this area." UPSOUND (English) Liu Xiaoqian, China Media Group reporter: "Because this area is in danger right now?" UPSOUND (English) resident (no name given): "Yes." UPSOUND (English) Liu Xiaoqian, China Media Group reporter: "OK. Be safe."; 3. Various of neighborhood. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]