Los Angeles is reeling from the most destructive wildfires in its history, and firefighters are struggling to contain the devastating blaze.

Firefighters battling devastating wildfires around Los Angeles hope a reprieve from powerful winds this weekend could help them contain this historic disaster that has so far scorched more than 35,000 acres and killed at least 10 people.

A fast-moving series of fires beginning Jan. 7 has devastated areas of Southern California, causing thousands of residents to have to flee their homes — including many stars, such as Mel Gibson, Milo Ventimiglia,