Dry conditions across Southern California set the stage for a series of deadly wind-driven wildfires that burned thousands of homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.

Here's a look at the latest maps of the five active Southern California wildfires and what containment means when it comes to fighting fires.

The number of California homes and businesses without electricity ballooned to more than 400,000 on Wednesday, as multiple wildfires raged uncontrollably around Los Angeles. Fires that started on Tuesday have killed at least five people,