Here's a look at the latest maps of the five active Southern California wildfires and what containment means when it comes to fighting fires.

Evacuation orders went into effect in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighborhood, with multiple homes under immediate threat on Tuesday.

California is no stranger to wildfires. The region has always had fires and always will. But the magnitude of the destruction has raised questions about how they became so damaging, especially during the winter.

The Auto Fire has burned nearly 61 acres in Ventura, California Monday night and was at 47% containment Tuesday afternoon.