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California wildfires: Search underway for over 100 missing people; Governor says state 'in midst of a catastrophe'

Firefighters backed by air tankers and helicopters battled California's raging wildfires for a seventh day on Wednesday as the authorities in the worst-hit county released a list of over 100 missing people.

'We are not out of the woods yet': Southern California wildfire rises again in Santa Monica Mountains

A massive plume rose suddenly at midmorning in the Santa Monica Mountains near the community of Lake Sherwood, prompting authorities to send numerous aircraft to drop fire retardant and water on the blaze. Forecasters had warned of ongoing fire danger because of persistent Santa Ana winds, the withering, dry gusts that sweep out of the interior toward the coast, pushing back moist ocean breezes.

Toll in California wildfires rises to 29, making it deadliest in state's history; 250,000 people forced to flee homes

The "Camp Fire" — in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains — is the largest and most destructive of several infernos that have sent 250,000 people fleeing their homes across the tinder-dry state, razing 6,400 homes in the town of Paradise and effectively wiping it off the map. "

California wildfire: At least 23 killed, over 2.5 lakh residents ordered to evacuate as rescue missions continue

In California's Paradise town, in Butte County, rescuers removed remains over a period of several hours and placed them in a black hearse. Pieces of bodies were transported by bucket, while intact remains were carried in body bags.

California wildfires: Two fast-moving blazes claim nine lives, force thousands to flee their homes

Fanned by ferocious Santa Ana winds and fueled by dry tinder, the fires immolated a mountain town and jangled the nerves of many tens of thousands of residents forced to evacuate their homes.

Tens of thousands flee fast-moving wildfire in Northern California; hundreds of structures destroyed, emergency declared in area

Tens of thousands of people fled a fast-moving wildfire Thursday in Northern California, some clutching babies and pets as they abandoned vehicles and struck out on foot ahead of the flames that forced the evacuation of an entire town and destroyed hundreds of structures.

California wildfire: Governor Jerry Brown calls on Donald Trump to send aid as blaze continues to grow

Governor Jerry Brown on Saturday called on President Donald Trump to help California fight and recover from another devastating wildfire season.

California wildfire: Over 1,000 homes destroyed as Carr fire rages on; only 35 percent flames contained so far

Authorities say that the California wildfire is only 35 percent contained. The flame that is still raging has destroyed 1,000 homes

California wildfires: Thomas Fire 60 percent contained, authorities say strong winds might return

Firefighters in California said Thomas wildfire was about 60 percent contained but they warned strong winds were still forecast.

California wildfires: Returning winds likely to hinder efforts of firefighters already battling dry climate

After a couple of days of respite heavy winds are expected to return on Wednesday to the California area plagued by a massive fire, potentially hindering the efforts of firefighters battling in an already dry climate.