California fires death toll: Deadliest fires in state history kill 58 – latest updates

Four wildfires are burning across the US state, Camp Fire, Sierra Fire, Hill Fire and Woolsey Fire. Flaming for a week, the blazes have levelled nearly the entire town of Paradise, destroyed more than 10,000 structures across the state and scorched more than 300,000 acres. Firefighters continue to work to contain the flames. 

The fires have caused devastation across the state, displacing more than 300,000 residents.

Below is a breakdown of each fire with the latest updates.

Camp Fire

Camp Fire in Butte County has burned 140,000 acres and is 40 percent contained.

Also known as Paradise Fire, Camp Fire has killed 56 people, making it the deadliest wildfire in California’s state history. 

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There are still approximately 130 people unaccounted for in the region since the fire began. 

More than a quarter of residents in the fire-torn town of Paradise are elderly, and many on the list of missing are aged 65 or over.

Butte County sheriff’s office said 287 additional search and rescue personnel have joined the search for human remains, joining 50 California National Guard troops. 

In total 461 people are part of the search and rescue effort.

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More than 10,320 structures have been destroyed, most of these homes. 

Woolsey Fire

Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles County has burned more than 98,000 acres and is 57 percent contained. 

There have been two people confirmed to have died as a result of this blaze.

The death of a third person found in a home in Agoura Hills is being investigated as to whether it is related to the blaze.

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Some 435 structures have been destroyed, and a staggering 57,000 others are in immediate danger. 

Firefighters are gaining an upper hand on the blazes in some areas, thanks to winds which had been fanning the flames dying down.

Hill Fire

Hill Fire in Santa Rose Valley has spread to 4,531 acres and is 97 percent contained.

Sierra Fire

Sierra Fire has grown to 147 acres and is currently 85 percent contained. 

Although officials have not yet determined what started the fires, in relation to Camp Fire about two dozen victims have filed suit against Pacific Gas & Electric Company for allegedly failing to maintain its power lines. 

Despite weather conditions allowing firefighters to gain the upper hand on the blazes, future forecasts could see dangerous terrain for those tackling the flames and cleaning up burned structures. 

Rain is forecast over the weekend which could trigger dangerous landslides.