The wildfires in California have been burning for five days straight, resulting in an increasing death toll and new evacuations.

On Saturday, the California wildfires continued for the fifth straight day, and the official death toll increased to 11, as announced by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner on Friday.

The number of cadaver dogs is expected to increase as they survey the damage in neighborhoods larger than San Francisco.

The Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire remain uncontained, with the Palisades Fire at 8% and the Eaton Fire at 3%, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Over 12,300 homes and buildings have been destroyed, and fresh evacuations were ordered Friday night in Mandeville Canyon and the Interstate 405 freeway after a flare-up on the eastern flank of the Palisades Fire, as reported by FOX Weather.

Robert Luna, the Los Angeles County Sheriff, likened the disaster to an atomic bomb explosion but vowed the community would overcome it.

On Thursday, AccuWeather, a private company that offers weather data and its effects, revised its estimate of the damage and economic loss to between $135 and $150 billion.

So far no official cause has been given.

The three major wildfires currently burning in the Los Angeles area have led to a significant increase in electrical faults along the power grid, according to a company that monitors electrical activity.

Whisker Labs' chief executive, Bob Marshall, informed Planet Chronicle Digital that the company experienced a rise in errors in the hours leading up to the Eaton, Palisades, and Hurst Fires.

Marshall stated that faults occur when tree limbs touch wires or wires blow in the wind and touch, resulting in a spark. However, he cannot determine with certainty whether one of these faults caused a fire.

WATCH: Los Angeles power grid faults spiked before wildfires started, expert says

On Friday, the Santa Ana winds, which had been blowing strongly, calmed down somewhat, providing a brief respite.

While the winds have helped spread the flames at ferocious speeds, new Fire Weather Watches have been issued for Saturday evening into Sunday as stronger Santa Ana winds return, FOX Weather reports.

Despite ongoing efforts, firefighters continue to fight the fire, employing helicopters and planes to extinguish the flames with water and retardant. However, the winds pose a threat to flight crews, who must navigate at low altitudes over hilly terrain.

Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has dispatched the National Guard to aid law enforcement operations in the area. This has resulted in a total of 8,000 personnel working alongside local and federal agencies on the ground.

Local authorities are being assisted by over 600 Guardsmen, according to the Pentagon. Additionally, Marines and other military service members are on standby.

Over 600 California National Guardsmen are currently activated, with 14 hand crews for fuel mitigation, 200 military police for security operations, and 10 helicopters for firefighting and search and rescue operations. This number is expected to increase over the next 24 hours, as Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh informed reporters.

Despite the ongoing threat of new fires and the uncertainty in Los Angeles, some residents have returned to their still smoldering neighborhoods to witness the devastation caused by the disaster. The region, with a population of 13 million, faces a monumental challenge in overcoming the disaster and rebuilding.

Bridget Berg, who witnessed her house in Altadena burn on TV while at work, returned with her family two days later to confirm the devastation.

As they searched for Japanese wood prints, her kids sifted through debris on the sidewalk and found a clay pot and some keepsakes.

"Berg reassured herself and others as she surveyed the damage, recalling the deck and pool where her family watched fireworks. She acknowledged that while they had lost their home, everyone else had experienced the same."

Plundering has emerged as an issue, with Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman threatening looters with punishment.

At a news briefing on Thursday, Sheriff Luna stated that at least 20 individuals had been apprehended for looting and cautioned potential imitators to steer clear of evacuated dwellings.

As flames and looters pose a threat to upscale Los Angeles neighborhoods, private security firms are facing challenges in meeting the increased demand.

"Herman Weisberg, the managing director of SAGE Intelligence, stated, "We are overwhelmed with work and it's difficult to secure housing for our clients.""

The mandatory evacuation areas affected by the Palisades and Eaton wildfires were under a curfew from 6 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Saturday local time.

The disaster affected everyone, from waiters to movie stars, as it destroyed homes, schools, churches, synagogues, libraries, boutiques, bars, restaurants, banks, and local landmarks such as the Will Rogers’ Western Ranch House and a Queen Anne-style mansion in Altadena that was built in 1887 and commissioned for wealthy mapmaker Andrew McNally.

At the city and state levels, leadership has faced harsh criticism.

The Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass, has faced criticism for not addressing a fire department memo from last month, which warned about the potential consequences of budget cuts on the department's ability to respond to wildfires.

On Friday, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley stated that the city had not met the expectations of its residents due to inadequate water supply.

We anticipate that a firefighter approaching a hydrant will have water, according to her statement.

On Friday, Newsom called for an independent investigation into the loss of pressure at some fire hydrants being used to battle the wildfires after being confronted by a resident on Thursday who demanded to know why the fire hydrants went empty.

Officials were instructed to investigate the reasons behind the inoperability of a 117 million-gallon reservoir and the depletion of some hydrants, which the speaker deemed "deeply concerning."

City leadership failed the Los Angeles Fire Department by not allocating sufficient funds for firefighting, according to Fire Chief Kristin Crowley.

The American Red Cross' California Wildfire relief efforts have received a $1 million donation from FOX Corporation to assist residents affected by the raging wildfires in southern California.

The agency will be able to offer safe shelter, hot meals, emotional support, and resources to aid in recovery in the region with the donation.

The Red Cross is still in urgent need of support from families affected by the wildfires, and FOX Corporation is encouraging viewers to contribute alongside them to help. Every donation better enables the Red Cross to respond to and help residents recover from this disaster.

In Burbank, California, the Walt Disney Company has committed $15 million towards wildfire relief efforts following the devastation caused by the fires, which have left thousands homeless and claimed at least 11 lives.

This report was contributed to by Planet Chronicle' Chris Pandolfo, Rachel Wolf, Ashley Papa, Michael Ruiz, Fox Weather, and The Associated Press.