At least 16 people have died in the Eaton and Palisades fires, according to the latest update from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner.

The death toll is expected to rise as investigators comb through the devastated neighborhoods.

CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan was embedded with a fire crew in the area when fast-moving flames forced more residents to flee and firefighters rushed in to save homes.

Take a look at this exclusive report from Pacific Palisades in California.