Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed. It made those weather conditions about 35% more likely, according to World Weather Attribution - globally recognised for their studies linking extreme weather to climate change.

Global warming exacerbated fire conditions in the Los Angeles area, an analysis by the research group World Weather Attribution finds.

An international panel of scientists says with "high confidence" that climate change is worsening Southern California's fire threat.

The Hughes Fire has now burned 8,096 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since igniting late Wednesday morning near Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire. As more than 400 firefighters responded to the scene, an air tanker and four helicopters attacked the blaze from the air, preventing it from jumping Interstate 5, officials said.

Firefighters continue battling deadly wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area on Monday. Here's what to know as fierce winds return to the forecast.

The death toll from wildfires that have been raging near Los Angeles since early this month rose to 29 on Monday, officials said.