Extreme weather conditions in Southern California fueled by ferocious Santa Ana winds have created at least four wildfires, leading to at least two deaths, multiple injuries, thousands of mandatory evacuations, and widespread property destruction. ➤ Get weather and fire alerts via text: Sign up to get current wildfire updates by location

The Palisades Fire, located on the coast of Los Angeles, has grown to nearly 16,000 acres, officials said Wednesday, as authorities say Los Angeles County’s uncontained flames continue spreading—prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.