Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports. Source

L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman told CBS News Los Angeles the latest updates on the Sunset Fire burning in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening. She urged anyone in the evacuation order area to leave calmly and immediately. CBS News Los Angeles’ Mike Rogers reports on the traffic. Source

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills “very dangerous and explosive.” She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing efforts to fight the fires. Source

A state of emergency was declared in California as multiple wildfires destroyed homes near L.A. and killed at least 5 people. CBS News Los Angeles’ Joy Benedict reports that some firefighters ran out of water, but got help from other departments. Rachel Kim interviews a resident looking for “a sign of hope to get over this devastation.” Gio Insignares has more on an active fire-fight. Source

Video shows five California beachside homes burning furiously on Wednesday evening amid the Los Angeles wildfires. CBS News Los Angeles’ Laurie Perez reports on the line of devastation down the coast. Source

Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations. Source

Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted. Source

Los Angeles officials briefed reporters about the wildfires scorching the area in Southern California. Los Angeles County is under a state of emergency as the flames are upending the lives of tens of thousands who have been forced to abandon their homes. Source

Lindsey Reiser reports on devastating wildfires in California, President-Elect Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill, and the environmental legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. Source

Actor James Woods broke down in tears, saying ‘I’m sorry, I thought I would be stronger than this,” as he talked about evacuating. “One day you’re swimming in the pool and the next day it’s all gone,” he said. Source