Los Angeles: The death toll from the wildfires raging in Los Angeles, California, has risen to 24, while 16 others are still missing. According to Oman News Agency, firefighters are still working to limit the spread of the fires, while meteorologists have warned of continued unsuitable weather conditions. The US National Weather Service (NWS) issued warnings of strong winds of 50 mph (80 kph) with gusts up to 70 mph (113 kph) in mountainous areas. Aircraft dropped water and fire-fighting materials, while firefighters on the ground used hand tools and hoses to contain the Pacific Palisades Fire, which began to creep into the Brentwood neighborhood and other populated areas. Firefighters were able to increase the fire containment rate to 27%, up from 15% the previous day.