Among the thousands of buildings destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires were a mosque, a synagogue, a Catholic parish and a half-dozen Protestant churches.

As multiple fires burn across the Los Angeles area, several districts that hoped to be open by now have stayed shuttered.

California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.

The wildfires forced at least 24 school districts to partially or totally cancel classes for Thursday. At least five people ...