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Death toll in California wildfires rises to 42

In the US, death toll from California’s wildfires has risen to 42, as rescuers found another body.

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Call Fire) said the latest victim was found in Sonoma County, the worst-hit part of California’s wine-growing region that has been scorched by multiple infernos raging since October 9 but now largely under control.

In a statement, Call Fire said almost 10,000 firefighters were still battling 13 major fires, however, with more than 850 square kilometres burned across the state. It said more than 22,000 people have still not been able to return home, down from 75,000 a few days ago.

The statement said around 5,700 homes and businesses have been destroyed by the fires, the deadliest in California’s history.

Source: AIR