Sheriff: Wildfire death toll rises to 79
A Northern California sheriff has said two more sets of human remains have been found, bringing the total number killed in a devastating California wildfire to 79.
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Hundreds searching rubble in California for wildfire bodies as rain looms
The search for remains of victims of the devastating northern California wildfire has taken on a new urgency as forecast rain threatened to complicate efforts while also bringing relief to firefighters.
Searchers in California fires step up efforts before rain
Volunteers in white coveralls, hard hats and masks poked through ash-covered debris of the devastating Northern California wildfire before rains that are forecast for this week complicate their efforts.
Death toll rises in California as Trump surveys wildfire damage
The death toll from the Northern California wildfire has climbed to 76, while nearly 1,300 people remain unaccounted for.
Donald Trump visits California to see aftermath of ‘this monster’
From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, US President Donald Trump said he had to come to the heart of California’s killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape.
California wildfire death toll rises as number on missing list tops 1,000
More than 1,000 people are now on a list of those unaccounted for following a deadly Northern California wildfire – but authorities have stressed it does not mean all of them are missing.
Search for hundreds listed as missing in California wildfires
With 63 people confirmed dead in the northern California wildfire, authorities tried to whittle down a list of the missing more than 600 names long.
Number of people missing in California wildfire rises to more than 600
At least 63 people have died in a Northern California wildfire while 631 people are sill unaccounted for, authorities have said.
Toyota replaces burnt truck of hero nurse who saved lives in California fire
Toyota is to buy a new truck for a hero nurse whose Tundra was burnt while he was helping victims of the California wildfires.
Dave Grohl thanked for feeding firefighters tackling California blaze
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl took food to firefighters who are continuing to tackle deadly blazes in California.
Search for victims stepped up after deadliest wildfire in California history
California authorities have set up a rapid DNA-analysis system and brought in cadaver dogs, mobile mortuaries and extra search teams in a bid to find and identify victims of the deadliest single wildfire in the US state’s history.
California wildfire becomes deadliest in state history
At least 42 people have died in a wildfire in Northern California, making it the deadliest blaze in state history.
Grim search for more victims as 31 confirmed dead in California wildfires
The death toll from the wildfire that incinerated the Californian town of Paradise and surrounding areas has climbed to 29 as crews continue searching for bodies in the smouldering ruins.
Five killed in cars as California wildfires force 150,000 to evacuate
Five people have been found dead in their burned-out vehicles after a wildfire in northern California incinerated most of a town of about 30,000 people.
Five killed in cars as California wildfires cause devastation
Five people have been killed in a southern California wildfire as another blaze raging in the north of the state triggered a mandatory evacuation order for much of Malibu.
Wildfire triggers evacuation order for Malibu
A raging wildfire in southern California has triggered a mandatory evacuation order for much of the beachside city of Malibu.
California wildfires: Dramatic video shows devastation as thousands flee
Shocking footage shows the impact of one of three wildfires ravaging California, which have prompted thousands to evacuate.
Firefighters battle wildfire in national park west of Lisbon
More than 700 firefighters are battling a forest fire about 25 miles west of Lisbon.
Fire crews recalled to Aberdeen wildfire
Fire crews were once again called to an Aberdeen nature reserve following a wildfire.
Fire crews called out to another fire at Aberdeen nature reserve
Fire crews have been called back to a north-east nature reserve, after a gorse fire reignited.
California highway reopens after wildfire forces six-day closure
A major road that connects northern California to Oregon has reopened, six days after a wildfire roaring along the route forced its closure, authorities said.
Aberdeen wildfires don’t appear to be suspicious, says fire service
Two large wildfires at an Aberdeen nature reserve are not believed to have been started deliberately, firefighters said today.
Video: More than 30 firefighters tackling blazes at Aberdeen nature reserve
Fire crews were called out to battle a massive blaze at a city nature reserve – for the third day running.
Wildfire keeps major California highway closed for third day
A blaze that shut down a major highway and is burning out of control through timber and brush in northern California grew overnight.
Checks due on major California road closed by wildfire
Authorities are determining whether it is safe to reopen a major road that has been closed for two days by a raging Northern California wildfire.
Huge wildfire near Berlin sets off wartime ammunition blasts
Firefighters are struggling to tame a wildfire south west of Berlin and are having to manoeuvre carefully as the blaze set off Second World War ammunition buried in the forests around the German capital.
Wartime ammo risk as wildfire spreads near Berlin
A wildfire the size of more than 500 football pitches is spreading south west of the German capital, leading to the evacuation of three villages.
Watch: More than 50 firefighters spend six hours tackling Bennachie blaze
More than 50 firefighters spent six hours battling a blaze at a north-east beauty spot – and then had to return when it started again hours later.
Firefighters deal with wildfire on Aberdeen land
Firefighters are dealing with two separate wildfires in an Aberdeen field.
Crews deal with wildfire at Aberdeen golf club
Fire crews have been called to a wildfire at an Aberdeen golf club.