Curfews as death toll from Los Angeles-area fires rises to 10

Fire crews battle the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles Picture: Ethan Swope/AP

The death toll has risen to 10 from the Los Angeles-area fires, according to the county coroner’s office.

The fast-moving Kenneth Fire started in the late afternoon in the San Fernando Valley near the West Hills neighbourhood and close to Ventura County.