Wildfires

Wildfires - California

Massive wildfires sweeping through California have now killed at least 31 people and damaged thousands of homes, businesses and other buildings, authorities said. Firefighters were still battling 21 large wildfires in multiple counties as of Thursday morning. Intensified by strong winds, the flames have charred more than 190,000 acres of land, damaged or destroyed at least 3,500 structures and forced more than 20,000 residents to evacuate, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.