Forecasters warn of extreme fire danger across Los Angeles, where firefighters are still working

Forecasters are warning of extreme fire danger across Los Angeles, where firefighters are still working to contain the multiple blazes that have engulfed parts of the county for the past week.

There are four active fires as of Tuesday morning, according to Cal Fire: The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned a collective 37,830 acres since last Tuesday, and are 17% and 35% contained, respectively.

The Hurst Fire, which also started last Tuesday, is at 97% containment after burning almost 800 acres. The Auto Fire has burned about 56 acres in nearby Ventura County since it broke out late Monday. Firefighters have stopped its forward progress, though have not yet contained any of it.

The fires have placed hundreds of thousands of residents under evacuation orders and warnings, forcing many to flee their homes and risking the lives of those staying behind. The LA County Medical Examiner is investigating a total of 24 fire-related deaths as of Monday afternoon, 16 from the Eaton Fire and eight from the Palisades Fire.