Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders made progress controlling multiple blazes burning in Los Angeles County, which is expected to receive rain over the weekend that could be capable of producing floods and mudslides in several burned areas.

President Donald Trump toured the fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades Friday and vowed to "open the coffers" of the federal government and waive federal permits to expedite the rebuilding process.

Teams combating deadly wildfires in Los Angeles have received offers of assistance from around the world, but claims that a video shows South African firefighters singing in an airport as they make their way to California are false.

The National Weather Service (NWS) said Wednesday that wind speeds in southern California are dwindling, though sudden gusts and dry conditions could still help ignite new fires. However, the NWS added that the winds will “be slow to weaken” and as conditions change,

We have over 100 fire apparatus out of service,” Los Angeles fire chief Kristin Crowley admitted when the wildfires were still at their peak.