VIDEO/PHOTOS: The devastating fires raging across much of Southern California this week have caused extreme damage, leveling some of Los Angeles’ historic landmarks. The blaze, which has left five dead and many more injured so far, broke out amid dry and windy conditions, leaving officials scrambling to contain the historic destruction. Thousands of firefighters continue to battle at least five sprawling wildfires spreading around the Los Angeles area, as well as several smaller blazes. In total, thousands of structures have been damaged or destroyed and more than 100,000 people evacuated as uncontrolled infernos spread.
