Cause of raging Los Angeles wildfires still undetermined as Mayor Karen Bass defends her leadership

Los Angeles officials say multiple wildfires remain uncontained across the city and urged residents to comply with ongoing evacuation orders on Thursday.

Mayor Karen Bass delivered the message alongside police and firefighting leaders at a press conference on Thursday. Police said they have already arrested 20 people for looting and burglary in evacuation areas, and more arrests are expected.

"This is absolutely an unprecedented historic firestorm," Bass said. "But we are all hands on deck.