Wildfire Deaths
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Maui wildfires death toll falls to 97 after further DNA testing of victimsPreviously officials said they believed at least 115 people had died in the fires, but further testing showed they had multiple DNA samples from some of those who died.U.S. NewsSep 15, 2023
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Total of 10 dead in what is now California’s deadliest wildfire of the yearButte County sheriff’s deputies and detectives found seven bodies on Thursday, a day after three other victims were discovered.WorldSep 10, 2020
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Northern California wildfire death toll at 77 after more human remains foundAuthorities say one more set of human remains was found Sunday, bringing the total number killed in a devastating California wildfire to 77.EnvironmentNov 19, 2018
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Search for California wildfire victims begins as death toll of 25 certain to riseAt least five search teams were working in Paradise — a town of 27,000 that was largely incinerated on Thursday — and in surrounding Northern California communities.WorldNov 11, 2018
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2 firefighters killed, hundreds of buildings destroyed as California wildfire rages onSome 3,400 firefighters battled the Carr Fire early on Saturday as it ripped through the city of Redding.WorldJul 28, 2018
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California wildfire kills dozens of trapped horses: ‘That’s my biggest heartbreak’Images show a grim scene: charred fences, bodies of animals, and smoke still lingering.WorldDec 8, 2017
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Portugal wildfires kill at least 27, dozens injured and missingIn neighboring Spain, four deaths were reported.Oct 16, 2017
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California wildfires: Gusty winds fan blaze as it approaches SonomaThe winds kicked up several hours before dawn and pushed flames into the hills on the edge of Sonoma, a town of 11,000.Oct 14, 2017
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California wildfire: death toll rises to 31, hundreds still missingThe death toll, revised upward by eight on Thursday, marked the greatest loss of life from a single California wildfire event in recorded state history.EnvironmentOct 12, 2017
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California wildfire: Helicopter saves 42 people, 5 dogs and cat from brinkThey ultimately rescued 42 people, five dogs and a cat - including a 94-year-old woman dressed in a hospital gown.Oct 11, 2017
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