Water dropped from aircraft helped fire crews quickly seize control of the fires in the Hollywood Hills.

Aerial footage shows the devastating aftermath of wildfires that have swept through the Los Angeles area. The footage, captured by helicopter, highlights scorched landscapes and charred structures along LA's famed Pacific Coast Highway. (AP Video: Haven Daley)

Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving flames diminished, but the largest blazes still burned out of control. Crews were able to knock down a major threat that broke out Wednesday evening…

Water dropped from aircraft helped fire crews quickly seize control of the fires in the Hollywood Hills.

Water dropped from aircraft helped fire crews quickly seize control of the fires in the Hollywood Hills.