Amputee dad found dead next to disabled son’s bed after waiting behind for him in LA wildfires

A disabled father and son have been found dead in their California home amid the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.

Eight fires were confirmed to have been blazing in the LA region, with three having confirmed to have been contained by firefighters.

At least 11 people have died, LA County Medical Examiners have confirmed, while more than 10,000 homes and other structures have been destroyed, with two of the biggest fires being Palisade and Eaton, which, according to The Independent, have covered more than 30,000 acres of land.

The Eaton fire struck Altadena, where 67-year-old Anthony Mitchell and his son Justin lived, according to Mitchell's family.

Anthony Mitchell died alongside his son Justin (Family Handout)

Anthony was an amputee and used a wheelchair, while Justin, who was in his early 20s, had cerebral palsy and was bed bound.

Another of Anthony's sons, Jordan, also lived with the pair, however, he was in hospital with an ear infection, the BBC reports.

Hajime White, Anthony's daughter, told The Washington Post that they 'didn't make it out'.

She also recalled her dad ringing her on Wednesday (January 8) morning concerned about the oncoming danger.

"He said, 'Baby, I'm just letting you know the fire's broken out, and we're going to have to evacuate'," she said. "Then he said, 'I've gotta go—the fire's in the yard'."

White said that Anthony and Justin were waiting for an ambulance to pick them up as there were no caregivers on hand, and she also revealed that her dad was found deceased next to Justin's bed, AP reports.

“It’s like a ton of bricks just fell on me,” she said, adding that Anthony had four children, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

"He had nicknames for everybody: Strawberry Shortcake, Marshmallow, Bug. He just went on and on." she said.

The LA wildfires continues to devastate the US (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The Palisades Fire has been regarded by officials as one of the most destructive fires, with Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley issuing an update to press on Thursday (January 9).

"It is safe to say that the Palisades Fire is one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles," he said.

"I want to be very clear here. ... We are still under red-flag warning with extreme fire-behavior possibilities."

Meanwhile, police suspect that the Kenneth fire was started deliberately, with a man later being arrested on suspicion of arson in regards to the fire by the LA police.

You can support those affected by the fires by donating to the Red Cross online, by calling (800) 733-2767 or texting REDCROSS to 90999.