The number of deaths caused by the California wildfires has increased to 16, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.

The number of deaths caused by the California wildfires has increased to 16, as reported by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.

Firefighters are working to contain the spreading flames before strong winds return, which could push the fire towards the city's renowned landmarks.

The Palisades Fire resulted in five deaths, while the Eaton Fire claimed 11 lives, according to the medical examiner's office.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires have led to the implementation of a curfew in mandated evacuated areas of Los Angeles County from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. local time by the Sheriff's Department.

"The department stated that law enforcement will strictly enforce the curfew to ensure your safety and allow emergency personnel to work effectively."

Officials expect the number of confirmed fatalities to rise as teams with cadaver dogs conduct systematic grid searches in leveled neighborhoods. Authorities have established a center where people can report the missing. There were fears that winds could move the fires toward the J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles, while new evacuation warnings left more homeowners on edge.

The Palisades and Eaton fires had consumed about 59 square miles by Saturday evening, an area larger than San Francisco.

Officials estimated at least 37,000 acres have burned.

Over 150,000 individuals in Los Angeles County have been placed under evacuation orders, with nearly 700 people seeking refuge in nine shelters, according to a briefing posted online Saturday evening by Michael Traum of the California Office of Emergency Services.

Firefighters from California and other states, including newly arrived personnel from Mexico, are part of the ongoing response that includes 1,354 fire engines, 84 aircraft, and more than 14,000 personnel.

The Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire remain uncontained at 11% and 15% respectively, indicating that the battle is far from over.

Another round of strong winds is expected starting Monday, as the weather conditions remain critical, according to Traum.

On Saturday, the unincorporated community of Altadena remained closed to residents due to the Eaton Fire. The department issued evacuation warnings for certain areas within the City of La Canada Flintridge, including North of Knight Way, Gould Canyon Trail, and East of Oakwood Avenue. Additionally, the evacuation orders were modified to include the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Angeles Crest Highway at the curve to Gould Mesa Road, and Starlight Crest Drive.

"An Evacuation Order is mandatory: you must leave immediately due to imminent danger (e.g., wildfire or flood). Disregarding this puts lives at risk and may hinder emergency efforts. On the other hand, an Evacuation Warning is a precaution: be prepared to evacuate if conditions deteriorate. Although not compulsory, it is strongly advised to prepare to leave for your safety. These decisions are made solely to safeguard lives."

The department announced that orders were lifted for various areas within the City of La Canada Flintridge, including all residences within city limits from Angeles Crest Highway east to Oakwood Avenue, North of Angeles Crest Highway at the curve West to Haskel Street, North of Foothill Boulevard to Knight Way, the intersection of Gould Canyon Trail at Crown Avenue, and East to Varo Road.

The department announced the re-population of communities affected by the Eaton Fire, effective at 3 p.m. local time on Friday. Residents of the City of Bradbury, Bradbury estates, and the City of Duarte can now return to their homes. The department stated that they will maintain a strong presence in the repopulated and evacuated areas to safeguard residents and their property for the next few days.

The department announced on Facebook that all other road closures and evacuated areas for the EATON FIRE are still in effect.

The Santa Ana winds, which have been linked to the devastating wildfires in the city, could soon return, according to a warning from the National Weather Service. These winds have been blamed for turning the fires into infernos that destroyed entire neighborhoods, with no significant rainfall in over eight months. The fire also posed a threat to jump over Interstate 405 and into densely populated areas in the Hollywood Hills and San Fernando Valley.

The Eaton Fire north of Pasadena, which has burned over 7,000 structures, saw progress made by firefighters for the first time on Friday afternoon. Most evacuation orders for the area have been lifted, officials announced.

The estimated damage and economic losses from the recent event range from $135 billion to $150 billion, according to a preliminary estimate by AccuWeather.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.