Multiple out-of-control wildfires are raging across greater Los Angeles, with at least five people killed, neighborhoods devoured and at least 130,000 people evacuated as firefighters struggle to contain the growing blazes.

At least 5 are dead and thousands have fled their homes as multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds blasted across Southern California.

Raging wildfires surrounding Los Angeles spread to the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday, after other fires in the area killed at least five people, destroyed hundreds of homes and stretched firefighting resources and water supplies to the limit.