Los Angeles firefighters see progress in containing blazes
Death toll in fires stands at 10, expected to rise
More than 10,000 structures destroyed
'It looks like an atom bomb' dropped, LA County Sheriff says
Firefighters report progress in controlling some fires
Firefighters reported some progress fighting the wildfires that have charred hillsides, homes and streets in Los Angeles County, but the strong winds that fanned the flames were expected to pick up again on Friday, worsening conditions.
The fires, engulfing iconic Los Angeles neighbourhoodsand tearing through the Hollywood Hills, have so far killed 10 people and destroyed nearly 10,000 structures.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said late on Thursday he expected the death toll to grow.
"It looks like an atomic bomb dropped in these areas. I don't expe...