The death toll from the Los Angeles fires has risen to 24

The number of victims of wildfires in the Los Angeles area of ​​California has risen to 24, according to what US authorities announced.

The authorities stated that at least 16 people are still missing, indicating that this number is likely to increase.

The National Weather Service issued red level fire warnings for the spread of severe fire through Wednesday, with sustained winds of 80 kilometers per hour and gusts in mountainous areas of up to 113 kilometers per hour.