Dry conditions across Southern California set the stage for a series of deadly wind-driven wildfires that burned thousands of homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.

Here's a look at the latest maps of the five active Southern California wildfires and what containment means when it comes to fighting fires.

A series of deadly wildfires in Southern California were still burning on Friday, killing at least 10 people and destroying communities, and forcing thousands of evacuations across the region. Arson is expected as the cause of at least one of the fires.