"Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.

Crews have reported some progress in the battle against LA’s deadly wildfires, but tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders. Follow for live updates.

After firefighters made progress on Friday against several fires in the Los Angeles area, dry conditions overnight helped the Palisades fire grow by 1,000 acres. The blazes have already consumed at least 36,000 acres in Southern California and killed at least 11 people.