In the United States, winds are picking up again in the Los Angeles area, making it difficult to fight wildfires that have been raging for decades. Strong winds are expected to continue through Wednesday, the Los Angeles Times reports .
Multiple wildfires are burning in and around the Los Angeles metropolitan area in California for the fifth day.
A total of nearly 16,000 hectares of land have been burned and at least 12,000 buildings have been destroyed. More than 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.
At least 16 people have been confirmed dead, according to the New York Times .