LA wildfires: 'I can’t describe how difficult and stressful it has been', Irish barrister says

Mary O'Neill: 'We have precious items like photos and sentimental things packed, but thankfully things have calmed down and it is looking better.'

Residents of Los Angeles who had their cars packed in preparation to flee the wildfires are hoping the worst may be be over, an Irish barrister based in the city has said.

The wildfires, which first ignited on January 7, have left 25 people dead, more than 12,000 structures destroyed and about 150,000 displaced.