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California: Camp fire death toll rises to 63 with more than 600 still missing California: Camp fire death toll rises to 63 with more than 600 still missing
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Rescue workers are searching for more than 630 people reported missing in a northern California town reduced to ashes by the deadliest wildfire in the state’s history.Rescue workers are searching for more than 630 people reported missing in a northern California town reduced to ashes by the deadliest wildfire in the state’s history.
At least 63 people have been killed in and around Paradise by the Camp fire, which erupted a week ago in the Sierra foothills 175 miles (280km) north of San Francisco. The fire is among the most lethal US wildfires since 2000. At least 63 people have been killed in and around Paradise by the Camp fire, which erupted a week ago in the Sierra foothills 175 miles (280km) north of San Francisco. The fire is the country’s deadliest in a century.
The remains were found outdoors and in the rubble of homes and cars in the towns of Paradise, Magalia and Concow. One victim was found in a overturned charred car in Paradise.The remains were found outdoors and in the rubble of homes and cars in the towns of Paradise, Magalia and Concow. One victim was found in a overturned charred car in Paradise.
Authorities attribute the death toll – which increased by seven late Thursday – in part to the speed with which flames raced through the town of 27,000, driven by wind and fueled by desiccated scrub and trees.Authorities attribute the death toll – which increased by seven late Thursday – in part to the speed with which flames raced through the town of 27,000, driven by wind and fueled by desiccated scrub and trees.
Nearly 12,000 homes and buildings burned hours after the blaze erupted, the California department of forestry and fire protection (Cal Fire) said. The fire left a ghostly expanse of empty lots covered in ash and strewn with debris.Nearly 12,000 homes and buildings burned hours after the blaze erupted, the California department of forestry and fire protection (Cal Fire) said. The fire left a ghostly expanse of empty lots covered in ash and strewn with debris.
Thousands of additional structures are still threatened as firefighters, many from distant states, labored to contain and suppress the flames.Thousands of additional structures are still threatened as firefighters, many from distant states, labored to contain and suppress the flames.
The revised list of 631 missing people is up from 297 listed on Thursday by the Butte county sheriff’s office.The revised list of 631 missing people is up from 297 listed on Thursday by the Butte county sheriff’s office.
The big rise in the number of missing is because of a detailed review of emergency calls and missing people reports, and the extension of the search for victims.The big rise in the number of missing is because of a detailed review of emergency calls and missing people reports, and the extension of the search for victims.
Sheriff Kory Honea said nearly 300 people reported missing had been found alive and the list of missing would fluctuate.Sheriff Kory Honea said nearly 300 people reported missing had been found alive and the list of missing would fluctuate.
He said the list probably included people who fled the blaze and did not know they were being sought. The list is public so that people can let authorities know they’re safe.He said the list probably included people who fled the blaze and did not know they were being sought. The list is public so that people can let authorities know they’re safe.
Honea has asked relatives of the missing to submit DNA samples to hasten identification of the dead. But he said some of those unaccounted for may never be identified.Honea has asked relatives of the missing to submit DNA samples to hasten identification of the dead. But he said some of those unaccounted for may never be identified.
About 52,000 are displaced in shelters, motels and the homes of friends and relatives. Others are at a Walmart parking lot and an adjacent field in Chico, a dozen miles away from the ashes.About 52,000 are displaced in shelters, motels and the homes of friends and relatives. Others are at a Walmart parking lot and an adjacent field in Chico, a dozen miles away from the ashes.
At the vast shelter parking lot, evacuees from California’s deadliest fire wonder if they still have homes, if their neighbors are still alive and where they will go when their place of refuge shuts down in a matter of days.At the vast shelter parking lot, evacuees from California’s deadliest fire wonder if they still have homes, if their neighbors are still alive and where they will go when their place of refuge shuts down in a matter of days.
“It’s cold and scary,” said Lilly Batres, 13, one of the few children there, who fled with her family from the forested town of Magalia and didn’t know whether her home was still standing. “I feel like people are going to come into our tent,” she told the Associated Press.“It’s cold and scary,” said Lilly Batres, 13, one of the few children there, who fled with her family from the forested town of Magalia and didn’t know whether her home was still standing. “I feel like people are going to come into our tent,” she told the Associated Press.
The fire grew to 140,000 acres, or 219 sq miles, on Thursday as crews managed to push containment up to 40%. Authorities were able to lift evacuation orders in some areas near Chico and Forest Ranch.The fire grew to 140,000 acres, or 219 sq miles, on Thursday as crews managed to push containment up to 40%. Authorities were able to lift evacuation orders in some areas near Chico and Forest Ranch.
Wind conditions are expected to worsen this weekend.Wind conditions are expected to worsen this weekend.
The were other smaller blazes in southern California including the Woolsey fire that is linked to three deaths and destroyed at least 500 structures near the Malibu coast west of Los Angeles.The were other smaller blazes in southern California including the Woolsey fire that is linked to three deaths and destroyed at least 500 structures near the Malibu coast west of Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles sheriff began allowing residents to return to certain parts of Malibu, and the smaller communities of Lake Sherwood and Hidden Valley.The Los Angeles sheriff began allowing residents to return to certain parts of Malibu, and the smaller communities of Lake Sherwood and Hidden Valley.
Scientists say two seasons of devastating wildfires in California are linked to drought they say is symptomatic of climate change.Scientists say two seasons of devastating wildfires in California are linked to drought they say is symptomatic of climate change.
Cal Fire said 40% of the Camp fire’s perimeter is contained, up from 35%, even as the blaze footprint grew 2,000 acres to 141,000 acres (57,000 hectares). The Woolsey fire is 57% contained.Cal Fire said 40% of the Camp fire’s perimeter is contained, up from 35%, even as the blaze footprint grew 2,000 acres to 141,000 acres (57,000 hectares). The Woolsey fire is 57% contained.
Public schools in Sacramento and districts 90 miles to the south, and as far away as San Francisco and Oakland, said Friday’s classes would be canceled as the fire worsened air quality.Public schools in Sacramento and districts 90 miles to the south, and as far away as San Francisco and Oakland, said Friday’s classes would be canceled as the fire worsened air quality.
Many of those who survived the flames but lost homes stayed with friends or relatives or at American Red Cross shelters.Many of those who survived the flames but lost homes stayed with friends or relatives or at American Red Cross shelters.
The White House announced that Donald Trump would visit the the state Saturday to meet with victims of the deadly wildfires raging in northern and southern California. Critics say Trump politicized the fires by casting blame on forest mismanagement.The White House announced that Donald Trump would visit the the state Saturday to meet with victims of the deadly wildfires raging in northern and southern California. Critics say Trump politicized the fires by casting blame on forest mismanagement.
Fire investigators have also identified a possible second origin of the Camp fire, the cause of which remains under investigation.Fire investigators have also identified a possible second origin of the Camp fire, the cause of which remains under investigation.
Thursday marked a busy day for authorities in northern California. Police officers were involved in a shooting in an area under evacuation that left one man and two dogs dead, including a police dog.Thursday marked a busy day for authorities in northern California. Police officers were involved in a shooting in an area under evacuation that left one man and two dogs dead, including a police dog.
The Butte county district attorney, Mike Ramsey, said the man was a 48-year-old from Berry Creek who was a suspect in a 2014 double murder. When approached by officers, he allegedly reached for a gun after saying: “I’m not going back. You guys should have left me alone.”The Butte county district attorney, Mike Ramsey, said the man was a 48-year-old from Berry Creek who was a suspect in a 2014 double murder. When approached by officers, he allegedly reached for a gun after saying: “I’m not going back. You guys should have left me alone.”
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