Here’s what we know about the most rich and famous of the fires’ victims.

Former child star Rory Sykes dies in LA wildfires, mother considers legal action.

There are 11 confirmed deaths from the fires.

A couple spent hours watching a livestream of flames closing in on their home.

Los Angeles is being ravaged by five different big blazes.

Victims include an 82-year-old church volunteer and a 67-year-old amputee.

Theories of government plots and '15-minute cities' have emerged on social media.

The remains of once-fabulous houses are now nothing but ash and memories.

The law would effectively shut down TikTok in the United States.

'I didn't save that damn house to have some idiot come and steal from me.'

The blazes remain totally uncontained.

Air quality worsens as LA fires spread; residents rely on apps for real-time updates.

Officials warned of a severe crackdown on looters who have targeted empty homes.

A New Zealander caught in the Los Angeles wildfires has revealed what it has been like, describing smoke surrounding the city. Video / Isabella Rolston

Wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ Herald

Crews have been overwhelmed by the speed of the unfolding disasters as water runs dry.

Biden eulogises as former presidents gather for Jimmy Carter's farewell in DC.

'Our entire neighbourhood is gone.'

'Does that make me want to move here? Absolutely not.'

The internet mogul suffered a stroke in November amid an ongoing extradition battle.

There are 18 New Zealanders currently registered as being in Los Angeles, MFAT says.