New map of fires in Los Angeles: Evacuation zones expand, many homes destroyed

California Fire Department officials have published an updated map of fires in Los Angeles, showing how fire is still fighting in three major areas.

The most difficult situation remains in the Palisades fire zone, where 13 percent of the fire has been brought under control. However, many homes are in danger and have been ordered to evacuate the wider area.

Many parts of Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Santa Monica, Calabasas, Brentwood and Encino are under evacuation orders or warnings. More than 12,000 facilities remain at risk. Officials estimate that more than 5,300 structures, including many homes, have been damaged or destroyed”, according to the LA Times.

The Eaton fire also threatened numerous properties, with officials saying 7,000 properties were burned by fire that struck the north of “Angels' City of Angels”.

Hurst Fire is the smallest, but it still causes trouble on 779 hectares of land.

In addition to firefighters from numerous parts of the United States, members of the California National Guard have been placed on the ground, of which 2,500 in the area.

“Burrat and women of the National Guard of California have been on the ground since the first day since the first day fighting fires, but also helping with public security efforts in communities destroyed by these fires,” said the service.

To combat fires, California will suspend environmental laws so that businesses and homes can be rebuilt.

Requests for construction permits and audits at California's Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Zone Act, often considered heavy by developers, will be reviewed for fire victims and anyone whose property is threatened by fire.