Raging wildfires swept through Los Angeles, engulfing the Hollywood Hills and leaving destruction in their wake.

By Wednesday evening, six separate fires were burning across the county, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes, and forcing over 100,000 residents to flee.

With hurricane-force winds fueling the flames, firefighters struggled to contain the inferno that began on Tuesday.

A new blaze, dubbed the Sunset Fire, erupted in the Hollywood Hills, doubling in size within minutes to 20 acres.

Authorities issued urgent evacuation orders covering iconic areas like Hollywood Boulevard, the 101 Freeway, and Laurel Canyon.

The Dolby Theater, home to the Oscars, fell within the evacuation zone, forcing organizers to delay the announcement of next week’s nominations.

Elsewhere, the Palisades Fire wreaked havoc across 15,832 acres, leveling homes as it raced toward the Pacific Ocean.

Aerial footage revealed streets lined with smoldering ruins, with isolated flames still devouring what remained of Pacific Palisades.

On the eastern flank, the Eaton Fire consumed over 10,000 acres and claimed five lives, making it one of the deadliest fires in recent history.

The destruction stretched firefighting resources to the brink.

“There are simply not enough firefighters to handle this,” said Fire Chief Anthony Marrone.

Reinforcements from six states were dispatched, but water shortages in upscale neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades hampered efforts.

“We’re fighting wildfires with urban water systems—it’s incredibly challenging,” said Janisse Quinones, head of the L.A. Department of Water and Power.

The fires struck at a time when Southern California remained parched from months of drought, with powerful Santa Ana winds turning the dry landscape into a tinderbox.

Experts warned these weather extremes could worsen as global temperatures rise.

President Joe Biden visited Santa Monica to meet firefighters and assess the devastation alongside Governor Gavin Newsom.

“Lives, homes, traditions—everything is being torn apart,” Newsom said,

Declaring a state of emergency. Biden pledged federal assistance, acknowledging the long road to recovery.

For evacuees like Kevin Williams, the devastation felt surreal.

“It sounded like a warzone—flames 40 feet high and explosions all around,” he said.

Despite the overwhelming loss, residents held onto hope, vowing to rebuild in the face of nature’s fury.