Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.

It occurred at about 11:05 p.m. about 10 miles northwest of Malibu, according to the United States Geological Survey​

Friday, 12:36 p.m. PST Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced another eight people were charged for crimes linked to the wildfires in Los Angeles, bringing the total to 17 as the accused face charges such as looting, arson and impersonation of a firefighter.

California officials on Tuesday announced residents in certain Palisades Fire evacuation zones will be allowed to return home, as the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department increases security measures to address looting incidents.

Twenty-seven people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires continue to burn.

Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities

Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to extinguish the fires.

One suspect dressed as a firefighter was apprehended while attempting to rob a home in Malibu, according to the LA County sheriff.

Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.

As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.

The most destructive fires in the city’s history claimed 27 lives. Officials say that number will likely increase.