Smoke from the Eaton Fire shrouded homes in Monrovia, California.

The blaze broke out in the hills above Altadena on Tuesday night, January 7, prompting evacuation orders.

Dramatic footage captured by Dylan Raine on January 8 shows a towering plume of smoke on Wednesday.

Dyland said: 'The Eaton Fire is out of control, and it appears with so much attention needed at the Palisades Fire, firefighting forces are being run thin.

'Feels a bit apocalyptic here.'

Cal Fire reported that the flames had burned at least 13,609 acres by Thursday, destroying an estimated 5,000 structures and killing five people.

Several firefighters have been injured while battling the out-of-control flames.

President Trump had previously before the election blamed state officials in California for mismanaging irrigation and water supply, which has caused dry conditions ripe for wildfires to spread.

He reiterated the criticism yesterday, slamming Governor Newsom for 'refusing to sign the water restoration declaration' in order to protect a 'worthless fish'.

Eaton Fire is one of five wildfires currently ravaging the region.

The Palisades Fire burned more than 19,000 acres by Thursday with zero containment, destroyed approximately 5,300 structures, killed at least two people, and became the most destructive wildfire ever recorded in Los Angeles County.

The Hurst Fire has scorched more than 855 acres since Tuesday night and is currently 10 per cent contained. The Lidia Fire, which started Wednesday afternoon, has consumed 348 acres and is 40 per cent contained.

The Woodley Fire and Sunset Fire have reportedly been contained, with evacuation orders lifted.