There are now four fires blazing in the US state of California, with the newly ignited Sierra Fire starting on Tuesday in San Bernardino County. Woolsey Fire, Camp Fire and Hill fire are all being tirelessly battled by firefighters. More than 300,000 people have been displaced across the state.
Evacuations are highest across Los Angeles County, with 170,000 across the county evacuated from their homes by officials.
Among evacuees are celebrities, some of whom have lost their homes in the devastating blaze.
Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke and Gerard Butler are among those who have shared the devastation of the deadly wildfires on social media.
Butler posted a photo of the charred remains of his home and truck to Twitter, thanking firefighters for their hard work.
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The 300 star said: Returned to my house in Malibu after evacuating. Heartbreaking time across California. Inspired as ever by the courage, spirit and sacrifice of firefighters. Thank you @LAFD. If you can, support these brave men and women at http://SupportLAFD.org.
How many people have died in California wildfires?
As the flames continue to spread, the death toll has reached 50.
Of these, 48 have died as a result of Northern California’s Camp Fire which has become the most destructive and deadly blaze in the state’s history.
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Authorities fear more dead will be found as searchers dig through rubble and ashes in Paradise, a town once home to 27,000 residents, levelled by the blaze.
Butte County Sheriff and Coroner Kory L. Honea told reporters: “I want to tell you, though, this is a very, very difficult process.”
“There’s certainly the unfortunate possibility that even after we search an area, once we get people back in there, it’s possible that human remains can be found.”
In total 100 National Guard troops have joined cadaver dogs, anthropology teams and mobile morgues in the search for those killed in the flames.
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In Southern California, firefighters are battling the Woolsey Fire, which has killed two people in Malibu.
Exacerbating the flames, the seasonal Santa Ana winds are fanning the blaze and causing difficult conditions for firefighters.
Santa Ana winds are strong, dry winds that high-pressure systems push from east to west.
They come from the mountains and desert areas into the Los Angeles area.
Here is a break down of the current fires in California –
The largest blaze, the Camp Fire, also known as Paradise Fire, has destroyed 7,600 homes and torched 135 acres.
As of Wednesday, the blaze was 35 percent contained.
The Woolsey Fire in Southern California has scorched 97,620 acres and destroyed at least 483 structures.
On Wednesday, the inferno was 47 percent contained.
Second Southern California, Hill Fire, has burned 4,531 acres and was 94 percent contained as of Wednesday morning.