LA wildfires death toll rises to 11 with over 150,000 told to evacuate

At least 11 people have been killed and 153,000 told to evacuate as wildfire continue to burn Los Angeles.

An estimated 10,000 buildings have been destroyed, including affluent suburbs, churches, Hollywood film locations and a school whose alumni include Will.i.am and Forest Whitaker.

Many celebrities have evacuated to nearby hotels, and there are growing questions as to why state officials failed to prepare for the disaster when they warned of the encroaching wind.