The massive Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon, prompting mandatory evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people and highway closures. Later Tuesday, the Eaton Fire broke out in the foothills of Pasadena on the other side of Los Angeles County.

Nearly 2,000 homes, businesses and other structures have been destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades fires, and the number is expected to increase. The five deaths recorded so far were from the Eaton Fire.

As fires continue to ravage Southern California, Cal Fire has released a video outlining what to do if you receive an evacuation warning. The video provides guidance on essential items to include in your go bag,

Several schools have been reported destroyed or damaged in the wildfires, including Palisades Charter High School, which was featured in the movie "Grease," Palisades Charter Elementary School and Marquez Charter Elementary School, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Los Angeles County and city officials hold a news conference on the ongoing wildfires on Jan. 9. ↓ Read More

Firefighters are battling to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people f