Firefighters are making some progress Friday against multiple fires that continue to burn throughout the Los Angeles area. Ten people are confirmed dead

Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat and were not expected to be as powerful during the day. That could provide an opportunity for firefighters to make progress reining in blazes that have hopscotched across the sprawling region,

Firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back a series of deadly and devastating wildfires Thursday, though the fires still burned out of control in and around Los Angeles as the enormity of the devastation started to come into focus with haunting scenes of destruction.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has confirmed his family lost its home in the raging wildfire in Pacific Palisades earlier this week. Redick became emotional when he spoke about the fire's impact for the first time Friday after practice with the Lakers,

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick emotionally addressed losing his home and community due to the Palisades Fires.