When the fires started in Los Angeles last week, owner Bill Buerge - who has spent more than 30 years restoring and revitalising the Mermaid - says he did not even consider evacuating, even though flames from the Pacific Palisades blaze were only 10 miles (16km) away.

Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling devastating wildfires as powerful Santa Ana winds threaten to ignite new flames and undo progress made in controlling the Palisades and Eaton fires. With over 40,

Strong winds are expected to continue through Wednesday in LA County and Ventura County. LA County is still under a red flag warning as firefighters work to contain the flames, with the strongest winds expected to occur Tuesday morning.