The death toll in the Los Angeles County fires has risen to six

Malibu authorities reported the first death in the Palisades fire, bringing the total death toll in the Los Angeles fires to six. CNN reported on January 9.

"While the identity of the deceased has not yet been determined, this tragic news weighs heavily on our hearts," Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart said in a statement.

The mayor expressed his deepest condolences to the loved ones of the deceased.

No other details of the death were released.

Big city fires: what are the causes of fires in California

The rampant elements in the Golden State are beyond normal proportions

Numerous wildfires in Los Angeles were reported the day before. Extinguishing continues, strong winds are fueling the fire and rescue crews are short of water. In connection with the fires, the current US President Joe Biden declared a major disaster regime in the state of California.

Emergency services have urged residents to prepare to evacuate. Los Angeles resident Don Reiman told Izvestia that in the neighborhood where he lives, managed to defend only his house, and the rest of the buildings burned to the ground.

In addition, the fire destroyed the luxury mansions of Hollywood actors and celebrities, including Anthony Hopkins, Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Eugene Levy, John Goodman, Billy Crystal and Paris Hilton. Many of these homes were worth millions of dollars.