Officials warned that winds would strengthen overnight, creating conditions for the Palisades blaze to grow and for others to start.

A pause in the fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated Los Angeles this week helped crews make some progress in controlling the infernos on Friday, but strong gusts returning next week could resuscitate the flames.

Fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, prompting power outages, evacuation orders and curfews. The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires have collectively consumed around 45 square miles.

Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning uncontained on Thursday, but a brief respite from the fierce winds that have fanned the flames for two days allowed crews to slow their explosive spread.

Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds fueling massive blazes in the Los Angeles area that have killed at least 10 people.

Firefighters are still unable to contain multiple blazes, as forecasters warn winds could stoke an already "extremely dangerous" situation.

By Jorge Garcia and Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west devoured nearly 10,000 homes and other structures, burning into a third night on Thursday even as the fierce winds eased and gave firefighters a welcome but temporary respite.

The two biggest fires devastating the Los Angeles area grew just slightly as firefighters began Friday to gain some control of blazes that have killed at least 10 people, obliterated neighborhoods and left the nation's second-largest city on edge.