Jan. 10 (UPI) -- The death toll from the worst wildfire in California history continued to rise, with the Los Angeles medical examiner reporting Thursday night that 10 people have died as a result of the blazes.

The number of deceased people has increased to 10 as authorities and the medical examiner continue to respond to reported fatalities.

Powerful Santa Ana winds, near hurricane strength at times, swept down the mountains outside Los Angeles and pushed wildfires into several neighborhoods starting Jan. 7, 2025. Over 1,000 stuctures, mostly homes, had burned and at least five people had died by Jan. 8. Officials urged more than 100,00...