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| California wildfires: death toll at 56 as sheriff releases names of missing | |
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| Authorities reported eight more fatalities on Wednesday from a blaze in northern California, bringing the total number of dead so far to 56 in the deadliest wildfire in state history. | |
| The announcement came after authorities ramped up the search for more victims and said that 130 people were still unaccounted for. | |
| Two people have also died in the Woolsey fire, a major blaze around Los Angeles, and authorities said earlier Wednesday that they were investigating a third apparent fire-related death in the burn zone in the south of the state. | |
| The Camp fire blaze incinerated the town of Paradise, which was home to 27,000 people. | |
| Overnight, the Butte county sheriff’s department had released a list of the names of about 100 people who are still missing, including many in their 80s and 90s. | |
| To assist the search, authorities have brought in cadaver dogs, mobile morgue units, rapid DNA identification units and 100 national guard troops. | To assist the search, authorities have brought in cadaver dogs, mobile morgue units, rapid DNA identification units and 100 national guard troops. |
| “We want to be able to cover as much ground as quickly as we possibly can,” Honea said. “This is a very difficult task.” | “We want to be able to cover as much ground as quickly as we possibly can,” Honea said. “This is a very difficult task.” |
| The president, Donald Trump, who had earlier criticized California officials’ “poor management” over the fires, struck a more supportive tone on Wednesday, saying the nation appreciated the firefighters’ and other responders’ “heroism, courage and genius”. | The president, Donald Trump, who had earlier criticized California officials’ “poor management” over the fires, struck a more supportive tone on Wednesday, saying the nation appreciated the firefighters’ and other responders’ “heroism, courage and genius”. |
| Just spoke to Governor Jerry Brown to let him know that we are with him, and the people of California, all the way! | Just spoke to Governor Jerry Brown to let him know that we are with him, and the people of California, all the way! |
| Camp fire | Camp fire |
| Officials said on Wednesday that the fire had grown to 135,000 acres (211 sq miles) and firefighters report that the fire is 35% contained. | Officials said on Wednesday that the fire had grown to 135,000 acres (211 sq miles) and firefighters report that the fire is 35% contained. |
| The fire is still actively burning, and more than 5,000 fire personnel are on the scene from across the country. They continue to battle flames including in the area north of Magalia near Stirling City. With increased visibility, planes were able to deliver retardant as crews on the ground worked in steep inaccessible terrain, Cal Fire authorities said. | The fire is still actively burning, and more than 5,000 fire personnel are on the scene from across the country. They continue to battle flames including in the area north of Magalia near Stirling City. With increased visibility, planes were able to deliver retardant as crews on the ground worked in steep inaccessible terrain, Cal Fire authorities said. |
| More than 7,600 structures have been destroyed, the vast majority of those are homes in Paradise, a Sierra foothill town of 27,000 about 180 miles north of San Francisco. | More than 7,600 structures have been destroyed, the vast majority of those are homes in Paradise, a Sierra foothill town of 27,000 about 180 miles north of San Francisco. |
| Many of the dead have been found badly burned in cars and homes. | Many of the dead have been found badly burned in cars and homes. |
| Areas are being searched closely but there is an “unfortunate possibility” that once residents are allowed to return, they may encounter remains authorities missed, Sheriff Honea said. | Areas are being searched closely but there is an “unfortunate possibility” that once residents are allowed to return, they may encounter remains authorities missed, Sheriff Honea said. |
| Authorities have arrested six people, all of whom were suspected of looting. | Authorities have arrested six people, all of whom were suspected of looting. |
| Honea said: “I have warned people time and time again that if you’re in these evacuation areas and you shouldn’t be, and you’re violating the law or taking advantage of these poor people who are displaced, we are going to stop you. We are going to investigate and we’re going to take you to jail.” | Honea said: “I have warned people time and time again that if you’re in these evacuation areas and you shouldn’t be, and you’re violating the law or taking advantage of these poor people who are displaced, we are going to stop you. We are going to investigate and we’re going to take you to jail.” |
| The sheriff also announced that the Butte county district attorney is asking evacuees to report any price-gouging they encounter. “I think price gougers are probably in the same category as looters,” Honea said. | The sheriff also announced that the Butte county district attorney is asking evacuees to report any price-gouging they encounter. “I think price gougers are probably in the same category as looters,” Honea said. |
| About 52,000 people remain displaced by the fire. | About 52,000 people remain displaced by the fire. |
| To date, three of the dead have been identified: Ernest Foss of Paradise, 65, Jesus Fernandez of Concow, 48, and Carl Wiley of Magalia, 77. | To date, three of the dead have been identified: Ernest Foss of Paradise, 65, Jesus Fernandez of Concow, 48, and Carl Wiley of Magalia, 77. |
| Foss, 63, moved to Paradise eight years ago because the high cost of living pushed him out of the Bay Area, according to his daughter, Angela Loo. He had swollen limbs and couldn’t walk. He had also been on oxygen. | Foss, 63, moved to Paradise eight years ago because the high cost of living pushed him out of the Bay Area, according to his daughter, Angela Loo. He had swollen limbs and couldn’t walk. He had also been on oxygen. |
| Loo told KTVU-TV in Oakland that her father taught music from their home in San Francisco and turned the living room into a studio. “I love that he shared his gift of music with me and so many others during his lifetime,” she said. “He would want to be remembered for being a San Franciscan through and through.” | Loo told KTVU-TV in Oakland that her father taught music from their home in San Francisco and turned the living room into a studio. “I love that he shared his gift of music with me and so many others during his lifetime,” she said. “He would want to be remembered for being a San Franciscan through and through.” |
| Woolsey fire | Woolsey fire |
| The Los Angeles county sheriff’s department said on Wednesday that human remains were found in a burned home in the suburban Agoura Hills area of the county. | The Los Angeles county sheriff’s department said on Wednesday that human remains were found in a burned home in the suburban Agoura Hills area of the county. |
| The coroner’s spokeswoman, Sarah Ardalani, said she was unable to confirm whether the body was burned or if the death was related to the fire. Two deaths were previously linked to the Woolsey fire, which started last Thursday. A pair of adults were found last week in a car overtaken by flames. They have not been identified. | The coroner’s spokeswoman, Sarah Ardalani, said she was unable to confirm whether the body was burned or if the death was related to the fire. Two deaths were previously linked to the Woolsey fire, which started last Thursday. A pair of adults were found last week in a car overtaken by flames. They have not been identified. |
| The Woolsey fire is now 47% contained, authorities said, and now covers 97,620 acres (about 150 square miles). | The Woolsey fire is now 47% contained, authorities said, and now covers 97,620 acres (about 150 square miles). |
| In a press conference on Tuesday, fire and law enforcement officials from LA and Ventura counties said the danger over the giant Woolsey Fire was “far from over”. | In a press conference on Tuesday, fire and law enforcement officials from LA and Ventura counties said the danger over the giant Woolsey Fire was “far from over”. |
| Saying that this fire had already surpassed the most destructive fire in the county’s history going back over 100 years, the Los Angeles county fire chief, Daryl Osby, told reporters that more than 435 homes had already been destroyed and that number was expected to rise. | Saying that this fire had already surpassed the most destructive fire in the county’s history going back over 100 years, the Los Angeles county fire chief, Daryl Osby, told reporters that more than 435 homes had already been destroyed and that number was expected to rise. |
| It’s been a heartbreaking few days. This is what’s left of my house. Love. Many people in Malibu and surrounding areas in California have lost their homes also and my heart goes out to everyone who was affected by these fires. I spent the day in Malibu yesterday and it was amazing to see the community pulling together to help each other out in any way they can. Malibu is a strong community and this event is only going to make it stronger. Thankful for the all the great local guys that helped keep smaller fires out around my property. I love u guys. I love you Malibu. Thank you to all the hero firefighters around California. It’s going to be a journey to rebuild. Stay strong all. To help/donate visit @malibufoundation and @happyhippiefdn | It’s been a heartbreaking few days. This is what’s left of my house. Love. Many people in Malibu and surrounding areas in California have lost their homes also and my heart goes out to everyone who was affected by these fires. I spent the day in Malibu yesterday and it was amazing to see the community pulling together to help each other out in any way they can. Malibu is a strong community and this event is only going to make it stronger. Thankful for the all the great local guys that helped keep smaller fires out around my property. I love u guys. I love you Malibu. Thank you to all the hero firefighters around California. It’s going to be a journey to rebuild. Stay strong all. To help/donate visit @malibufoundation and @happyhippiefdn |
| A post shared by Liam Hemsworth (@liamhemsworth) on Nov 13, 2018 at 8:31am PST | A post shared by Liam Hemsworth (@liamhemsworth) on Nov 13, 2018 at 8:31am PST |
| “We are still concerned about the safety of our citizens,” he said. Osby said protecting life was their main objective, followed by saving structures and containing and extinguishing the fire. | “We are still concerned about the safety of our citizens,” he said. Osby said protecting life was their main objective, followed by saving structures and containing and extinguishing the fire. |
| The Cal Fire deputy Nick Schuler said 500 new fires had burned more than 225,000 acres across the state and more than 8,700 firefighters were still battling flames statewide. | The Cal Fire deputy Nick Schuler said 500 new fires had burned more than 225,000 acres across the state and more than 8,700 firefighters were still battling flames statewide. |
| The area remains under red flag warning through Wednesday, as the dry, gusty, Santa Ana wind conditions continue to cause erratic fire behavior and fast-moving flames. Issued by the NWS, the designation is also intended to warn residents to remain vigilant. | The area remains under red flag warning through Wednesday, as the dry, gusty, Santa Ana wind conditions continue to cause erratic fire behavior and fast-moving flames. Issued by the NWS, the designation is also intended to warn residents to remain vigilant. |
| In wealthy Malibu, surfers made their way to a yacht to collect supplies for residents. | In wealthy Malibu, surfers made their way to a yacht to collect supplies for residents. |
| In the most Malibu thing ever, here’s a bunch of surfers getting supplies off a 150-foot yacht for residents who stayed behind to save their houses from the #Woolseyfire pic.twitter.com/Mi8Cd0qroM | In the most Malibu thing ever, here’s a bunch of surfers getting supplies off a 150-foot yacht for residents who stayed behind to save their houses from the #Woolseyfire pic.twitter.com/Mi8Cd0qroM |
| Rain is expected next week, which could help cool the smoldering areas and help firefighters control and contain the fire. But, officials said, on fire-damaged hillsides, hard rains can quickly turn into deadly mudslides. | Rain is expected next week, which could help cool the smoldering areas and help firefighters control and contain the fire. But, officials said, on fire-damaged hillsides, hard rains can quickly turn into deadly mudslides. |
| There are also concerns that citizens trying to access their homes in evacuation areas may put themselves at risk. The Los Angeles county sheriff, Jim McDonnell, said during the press conference that he empathized with residents eager to get back into their homes or assess their damage, but he warned them to trust authorities, who had real reasons for maintaining closures. | There are also concerns that citizens trying to access their homes in evacuation areas may put themselves at risk. The Los Angeles county sheriff, Jim McDonnell, said during the press conference that he empathized with residents eager to get back into their homes or assess their damage, but he warned them to trust authorities, who had real reasons for maintaining closures. |
| The fire “destroyed the deep infrastructure that makes a city a city”, he said, emphasizing that the fire burned hotter and faster than any firestorm seen before in the area. Water lines, sewers, roads, and services were all affected. “There are real health hazards from toxic burning smoke,” he added, along with the danger of wind carrying flames back toward already burned areas. | The fire “destroyed the deep infrastructure that makes a city a city”, he said, emphasizing that the fire burned hotter and faster than any firestorm seen before in the area. Water lines, sewers, roads, and services were all affected. “There are real health hazards from toxic burning smoke,” he added, along with the danger of wind carrying flames back toward already burned areas. |
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