We're about to end today's coverage of the LA bushfires here, but there will be more to come from ABC News as we continue to cover the unfolding situation in and around the US's second largest city.

Before that, here's a recap of what we know:

• Five blazes are burning, mostly out of control, around Los Angeles, including the Palisades and Eaton fires that have destroyed hundreds of homes each.
• Five people have died and at least 130,000 people evacuated since the fires broke out earlier this week.
• The newest blaze, the Sunset Fire, is threatening landmarks in Hollywood. 
• More favourable wind conditions are expected to give firefighters a better chance of containing these blazes in the coming hours, but that will come as cold comfort to many of those who have already lost everything.

We'll be back with more live coverage in the coming hours. Stay safe.

Cal Fire, a California government state agency, has been mapping out the various wildfires burning around Los Angeles.

The Palisades and Eaton Fires are by far the biggest, and Cal Fire's map shows just how much area these blazes have burnt.

The Sunset Fire (centre) is located just across a major highway from the iconic Hollywood sign.

As many Australians know, windy conditions can make fire weather more dangerous.

Over the past few days, the so-called Santa Ana winds have been buffeting the Pacific coast, sometimes blowing at 160 kilometres an hour.

That has helped the fires, and embers from them, spread rapidly and overwhelm emergency services.

But Associated Press is reporting these winds could ease through Thursday US time, providing fire authorities a window to make progress containing the blazes.

Reporting with Associated Press

We've been hearing about how Los Angeles' water network has struggled in the face of these fires.

That's frustrated the efforts of firefighters, who have seen hydrants in some of the worst affected areas run dry.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power chief executive Janisse Quinones says the city's "urban water system" can't cope with battling such large blazes.

"We pushed the system to the extreme," she says.

This is a particularly vulnerable time for the city as well; there hasn't been significant rainfall in Southern California for months.

Late Hollywood actor, Will Rogers', historical ranch house is among the buildings that have been destroyed by wildfires. 

 Other significant impacts as per California State Parks include: 

• Will Rogers' historic ranch house and other historic buildings at Will Rogers SHP destroyed; 
• Topanga Ranch Motel and all concessions destroyed; 
• State Park employee residences destroyed; 
• More than 30 structural losses at Topanga SP and Will Rogers SHP.

The National Weather Service is predicting Santa Ana winds over Southern California  on Thursday (local time). 

A wind advisory remains in effect until 6pm Friday for strong north to north-east winds and low relative humidity. 

A Critical Risk of fire weather over parts of Southern California has been issued.  

"Winds of 20 to 40 mph, with stronger winds in the terrain, low relative humidity, and dry fuels have contributed to the dangerous conditions," the weather service said. 

An air quality alert also remains in effect. 

A timelapse video released by the University of California San Diego shows footage of the fires intensifying, captured by a webcam in Palisades.

Good evening

It is currently 6am in California and 1am AEDT. 

There are a total of five fires burning in the Los Angeles area in the worst wildfires in the history of LA. 

1. The Palisades fire, west of Los Angeles, has burned through more than 17,200 acres (6,960 hectares).
2. The Eaton fire, north-east of Los Angeles,  has burned through more than 10,600 acres (4,289 hectares). 
3. The Hurst fire, in the north-west, burned through 855 acres (346 hectares) and is 10 per cent contained. 
4. The Lidia fire, in the north-east, has burned through 348 acres (140 hectares) and is 40 per cent contained. 
5. The Sunset fire in Hollywood Hills, has burned through 43 acres (17 hectares) and is threatening LA landmarks. 

What else we know: 

• Five people have died and more than 130,000 have been evacuated.
• The homes of movie stars and celebrities are among those consumed by flames.
• Evacuation orders are in place for iconic addresses including Hollywood Boulevard to the south, Mulholland Drive to the north, the 101 Freeway to the east and Laurel Canyon Boulevard to the west.
• Firefighters from six other US states were rushed to California.
• Water shortages caused some hydrants to run dry in Pacific Palisades.