Some Los Angeles County residents will wake up to dangerous conditions today, as polluted air and unsafe water threaten many areas.

At least five people have died and officials expect the death toll to rise as fires continue to burn, mostly out of control, in Los Angeles County.

The fires are the most destructive in LA history, with more than 1,000 structures burned and more than 130,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings as of Wednesday. More than 200,000 homes and buildings are without power.

Here’s where things stand:

Main fire: gave The Palisades fire which is scorching the coastal area between Malibu and Santa Monica has exploded to more than 17,200 acres with zero containment. Another big fire, fast moving Eton Fireis Overtaking houses Altadena is 10,600 acres across and contains 0%. gave Hurst Fire contains at least 855 acres and 10%, whereas Lydia Fire is 348 acres and comprises 40%. The latest to break out Sunset fire in the Hollywood Hills, where evacuation orders have been issued, and is burning 60 acres with zero containment. gave Woodley Fire 30 acres burnt and now 100% contained.

Why fire spreads so fast: Extreme fire season Fires have raged across Southern California, as high winds and low humidity worsen conditions. gave According to Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin, wind and fast-moving embers were the main factors that caused the fire to spread so quickly. Although winds eased Wednesday, they were still making it difficult for firefighters. LA Country Fire Chief Anthony Marvin said the cause of the Eaton fire is “unknown and under investigation.” Forest fires are fueled by many factors, but scientists say global warming is increasing. In favor of more intense and intense flames.

Fire forecast: Severe fire weather is forecast to continue through Friday in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Although much of Southern California should see a brief break in breezy conditions this morning, the National Weather Service warned that winds are expected to increase throughout the day. Red flag warnings remain in place for more than 10 million people.

Costliest forest fire in history: gave The Palisades wildfire is expected to be alone The most expensive in historyAccording to climate scientist Daniel Swain. It is also the deadliest fire in the state’s history in the month of January.

Dedicated Answer: Firefighters are risking their lives to battle the fast-spreading wildfire, with some personnel working 36 hour and 48 hour shifts.. More than 7,500 firefighting and emergency workers have been mobilized. Nevada is also sending resources from multiple fire agencies to Southern California to help fight the blaze, and the California National Guard has deployed troops.

Water Concerns: The City of Pasadena issued an urgent alert regarding unsafe drinking water in areas affected by recent evacuations due to the Eaton Fire. Pasadena’s water and power systems could be compromised by “debris and elevated debris.” According to the city. Residents are advised to rely entirely on bottled water for all uses, including drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth and pet care.

Air Quality: Excessive smoke and ash have dropped air quality to ‘hazardous’ levels in some parts of the region and air quality alerts are in effect for many areas, including downtown Los Angeles. Altadena’s current air quality index is 426, which is higher than the worst air quality seen in the city of New Delhi. Notorious For air pollution, in the last two days.

Learning Disabilities: All schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District will be closed today. The district will announce a decision by 4:00 pm PT on whether schools will open Friday, while all Pasadena schools will remain closed for the rest of the week. in the Palisades, Two schools have been burnt down..