The Hollywood Hills blazed uncontrollably on Thursday morning as the worst wildfires in the history of Los Angeles raged across the city and deep into the storied heartland of the American film industry.

Deadly wildfires are spreading across the Los Angeles area, forcing the evacuation of more than 130,000 people and killing five as thousands of homes are engulfed. Follow updates on this live page.

With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires? In the first test of how receptive the court may be to Trump, 4 of the court's 6 conservative members said they would have granted his emergency request.

Mandy Moore, Anna Faris, Paris Hilton, Jeff Bridges, Bozoma Saint John, Billy Crystal, James Woods and Diane Warren are among the celebrities whose houses were destroyed by the blazes.

The list of celebrities who lost their homes and neighbourhoods in the worst fire in Los Angeles history reads like a Hollywood who's who. Jamie Lee Curtis, James Woods, Mandy Moore, Mark Hamill and Maria Shriver were among those who publicly described being forced to evacuate as out-of-control fires swept across some of the most lavish real estate in the world.

"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill was among the thousands who evacuated Los Angeles. Other stars, including Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, and Rainn Wilson have lost their LA homes.