There are fears fire crews will see setbacks in the efforts to contain the LA wildfires, with strong winds forecast in the hours ahead. 

Thousands of firefighters are battling the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires, which have now burnt through an area larger than Hamilton. 

At least 24 people have died and dozens are missing, with the death toll expected to rise. 

Nine News correspondent Reid Butler told Tim Beveridge fire crews have made significant gains, but that could easily be undone by the winds. 

He says it'll be especially bad if the helicopters can't fly, as existing fires could spread and new fires could start. 

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