Video: Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat [Video]

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley held a press conference Thursday, saying the Palisades fire is one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of L.A. Firefighters are battling to control major fires in the area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to frantically flee their homes.

The Associated Press