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

Southern California is grappling with a surge in wildfires, with nine active fires currently burning across the region.

The Ventura County fire just north of Los Angeles was initially estimated to be 3 acres, but has since burned 50 acres.

The Hughes Fire broke out on Wednesday and in less than a day had charred nearly 16 square miles of trees and brush.

The Hughes Fire, Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire are burning in Los Angeles County. This map shows the locations.

The Hughes fire has prompted mandatory evacuations in Castaic, California, as the fire has a "rapid rate of spread" Cal Fire said.

Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning ...