The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County is expected to climb as crews with cadaver dogs scour the remains of incinerated neighborhoods. Officials confirmed at least 10 fatalities as nearly 180,

Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night, as dry desert winds fanning the flames again gathered strength.

The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the high fire risk.