Amid the blazing fires taking out Southern California, Angles star Mike Trout shared a message praying for those affected by the crisis.

Tens of thousands of people have been impacted by evacuation orders since the blazes began. Follow for live updates.

The total damage and economic loss attributed to the Los Angeles-area wildfires is estimated at between $135 billion and $150 billion, according to updated AccuWeather figures.

Chaos engulfed Los Angeles on Wednesday as fierce Santa Ana winds fuelled wildfires that tore through the region. Pacific Palisades, known for its lu

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, with fast-moving flames burning through homes and businesses. Residents are fleeing smoke-filled canyons.

Residents and businesses have likened the apocalyptic scenes to 'Armageddon' as blazes broke out in Southern California for a second consecutive day with 100mph winds whipping up the flames.

As heroic firefighters still battle hellish conditions in a struggle to contain at least five different blazes, Kelly Stafford, the wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew, shared prayers.

At least 10 people have been killed as catastrophic fires rage through Los Angeles for a fourth straight day as police carry out a series of looting and arson arrests. Many celebrities have seen their multi-million dollar mansions razed to the ground as the fire spread to Hollywood Hills and Calabasas,

The prelate delivered the remarks as a homily at a special Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.

"We're all humbler today than we were before,” said a parishioner of Corpus Christi Church who lost everything, after a Mass for fire victims.

The NBA and NFL are monitoring several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area and the potential impact it could have on games this week in Southern California.