Wildfires latest: At least 10,000 structures have burned in a series of fires around Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA (AP) — Firefighters battled Thursday to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, burned at least 10,000 structures from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes.

Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations calmed somewhat, though forecasters warned the high fire weather risk would continue into Friday.

Firefighters struggled against blazes that have hopscotched across the sprawling region, including massive ones in Pacific Palisades and Altadena that were still burning uncontained Thursday evening.

Here’s the latest:

900 more firefighters to battle fast-moving Kenneth Fire, governor says

Gov. Gavin Newsom in a social media post Thursday evening said 900 additional firefighters are now being deployed to battle the fast-moving Kenneth Fire near the West Hills and Calabasas.

The fire ballooned in size — charring over a square mile (2.6 square kilometers) — within hours of igniting.

More than 10,000 structures have burned between the Eaton and Palisades fires

More than 5,300 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Palisades Fire, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said at a media briefing Thursday afternoon.

And the Eaton Fire has destroyed over 5,000 structures, authorities said Thursday afternoon. Authorities expect those numbers could change depending on additional mapping and surveying.

Los Angeles County officials mistakenly send evacuation alert countywide

Officials with Los Angeles County say an evacuation order alert for residents near the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills was mistakenly sent countywide on Thursday afternoon.

Officials said in a social media post that the alert was only intended for residents of Calabasas and Agoura Hills.

NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona due to fires

The NFL is moving the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

The playoff game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals, in suburban Glendale, Arizona.

While none of the fires is burning near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood where the teams were set to face off, the NFL made the decision due to concerns about air quality and the strain put on the community, as well as the possible demands on police and fire department personnel.

High fire weather risk to continue through Friday, forecasters say

The high fire weather risk will continue through Friday, National Weather Service Los Angeles meteorologists said Thursday afternoon in a social media post.

Santa Ana winds will be moderate to strong Thursday night, keeping the fire weather threat in the area focused on Los Angeles and Ventura County into Friday morning.

“The threat doesn’t end after Friday however,” the post said. Offshore winds will continue into early next week, peaking Sunday as well as Tuesday into Wednesday.