Firefighters raced to contain the frontiers of two Los Angeles wildfires that burned for the sixth straight day, which have so far killed 24 people and caused an estimated damage of whopping $150 billion.

The wildfires, having destroyed thousands of homes and forced over 100,000 people to evacuate, could be one of the most devastating natural disasters in US history.

Los Angeles races to contain wildfires before severe winds return

The US officials warned the entire Los Angeles County population of nearly 10 million that anyone might be ordered to evacuate from the flames and toxic smoke.

As the fires rage on, following photos and videos tell stories of fear and desperation in the California city.