Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as a wildfire in the Pacific Palisades killed at least five people and burned more than 21,000 acres within three days, reaching 8% containment Friday as firefighting efforts continue.

Cal Fire SLO sent reinforcements to support teams battling the wildfires that have burned more than 1,000 homes and killed five people in Los Angeles County. Cal Fire SLO had sent 50 of its 362 personnel to help fight the 15,832-acre Palisades Fire and the 700-acre Hurst Fire as of Wednesday afternoon, Cal Fire spokesperson Ryan Grebe said.

Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes.