At least two people were reported dead in Los Angeles County on Wednesday as multiple life-threatening wildfires burned across the region, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate.

The Palisades fire in southern California is spurring evacuations as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the flames. Follow live updates.

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, there are three wildfires currently scorching Los Angeles County: the Palisades Fire, at nearly 3,000 acres; the Eaton Fire, over 2,000 acres; and the Hurst Fire, about 500 acres. As of Wednesday morning, none of the fires have been contained.

Thousands of people have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has grown to nearly 3,000 acres.

The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.

Thousands of people fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to 1,260 acres Tuesday, a blaze which authorities said could grow further as even stronger winds are expected through the night.