National Guard called in as Los Angeles reels from the worst fires in the city's history Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west devoured nearly 10,000 homes and other structures,

Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night, as dry desert winds fanning the flames again gathered strength.

The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the high fire risk.