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The Safeway grocery store was gutted during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.The Safeway grocery store was gutted during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle
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Darlene's Fine Candy & Ice Cream in Old Town Plaza during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Darlene's Fine Candy & Ice Cream in Old Town Plaza during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
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Burned vehicles at a car dealership during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Burned vehicles at a car dealership during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle
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A pick up truck drives on a road during Camp Fire west of Paradise, Calif.. on Friday, November 9, 2018.A pick up truck drives on a road during Camp Fire west of Paradise, Calif.. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
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A partially burned flag flies during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.A partially burned flag flies during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
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Cases of beer inside gutted Safeway grocery store during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Cases of beer inside gutted Safeway grocery store during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
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A burned out van continues to smolder after the Camp Fire moved through the area on November 8, 2018 in Paradise, California. Fueled by high winds and low humidity, the rapidly spreading wildfire has ripped through the town of Paradise, charring 18,000 acres and destroying dozens of homes in a matter of hours. The fire is currently at zero containment. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) lessA burned out van continues to smolder after the Camp Fire moved through the area on November 8, 2018 in Paradise, California. Fueled by high winds and low humidity, the rapidly spreading wildfire has ripped ... morePhoto: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
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A burned out car sits in front of a home that was consumed by the Camp Fire on November 8, 2018 in Paradise, California. Fueled by high winds and low humidity, the rapidly spreading wildfire has ripped through the town of Paradise, charring 18,000 acres and destroying dozens of homes in a matter of hours. The fire is currently at zero containment. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) lessA burned out car sits in front of a home that was consumed by the Camp Fire on November 8, 2018 in Paradise, California. Fueled by high winds and low humidity, the rapidly spreading wildfire has ripped through ... morePhoto: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
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A KFC restaurant burns as the Camp Fire moves through the area on November 8, 2018 in Paradise, California. Fueled by high winds and low humidity, the rapidly spreading wildfire has ripped through the town of Paradise, charring 18,000 acres and destroying dozens of homes in a matter of hours. The fire is currently at zero containment. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) lessA KFC restaurant burns as the Camp Fire moves through the area on November 8, 2018 in Paradise, California. Fueled by high winds and low humidity, the rapidly spreading wildfire has ripped through the town of ... morePhoto: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
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Trees fly in the wind as the Camp Fire burns through Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.
Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The ChronicleTrees fly in the wind as the Camp Fire burns through Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.
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The Camp Fire burns in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.
Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The ChronicleThe Camp Fire burns in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.
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The helicopter flies over the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.
Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The ChronicleThe helicopter flies over the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.
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The Safeway grocery store was gutted during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.The Safeway grocery store was gutted during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
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Fire trucks stage on Highway 191 during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Fire trucks stage on Highway 191 during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle
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First Assembly of God Church was destroyed during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Friday, November 9, 2018.First Assembly of God Church was destroyed during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
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Brian Robinson and his dog, Beulah, walk down Elliot Road during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Brian Robinson and his dog, Beulah, walk down Elliot Road during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
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The Safeway grocery store was gutted during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.The Safeway grocery store was gutted during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
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A Jack In The Box fast food restaurant burns as the Camp fire tears through Paradise, north of Sacramento, California on November 08, 2018. - More than one hundred homes, a hospital, a Safeway store and scores of other structures have burned in the area and the fire shows no signs of slowing. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
lessPhoto: JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty ImagesA Jack In The Box fast food restaurant burns as the Camp fire tears through Paradise, north of Sacramento, California on November 08, 2018. - More than one hundred homes, a hospital, a Safeway store and scores
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What's left of a staircase stands amidst a smoldering home as the Camp fire tears through Paradise, north of Sacramento, California on November 08, 2018. - More than one hundred homes, a hospital, a Safeway store and scores of other structures have burned in the area and the fire shows no signs of slowing. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
lessPhoto: JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty ImagesWhat's left of a staircase stands amidst a smoldering home as the Camp fire tears through Paradise, north of Sacramento, California on November 08, 2018. - More than one hundred homes, a hospital, a Safeway
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Embers fly as wind and flames from the Camp fire tear through Paradise, California on November 8, 2018. - More than 18,000 acres have been scorched in a matter of hours burning with it a hospital, a gas station and dozens of homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
lessPhoto: JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty ImagesEmbers fly as wind and flames from the Camp fire tear through Paradise, California on November 8, 2018. - More than 18,000 acres have been scorched in a matter of hours burning with it a hospital, a gas station
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TOPSHOT - Vehicles and homes burn as the Camp fire tears through Paradise, California on November 8, 2018. - More than 18,000 acres have been scorched in a matter of hours burning with it a hospital, a gas station and dozens of homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
lessPhoto: JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty ImagesTOPSHOT - Vehicles and homes burn as the Camp fire tears through Paradise, California on November 8, 2018. - More than 18,000 acres have been scorched in a matter of hours burning with it a hospital, a gas
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A home burns as the Camp fire tears through Paradise, California on November 8, 2018. - More than 18,000 acres have been scorched in a matter of hours burning with it a hospital, a gas station and dozens of homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
lessPhoto: JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty ImagesA home burns as the Camp fire tears through Paradise, California on November 8, 2018. - More than 18,000 acres have been scorched in a matter of hours burning with it a hospital, a gas station and dozens of
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Patients are quickly evacuated from the Feather River Hospital as it burns down during the Camp fire in Paradise, California on November 8, 2018. - More than 18,000 acres have been scorched in a matter of hours burning with it a hospital, a gas station and dozens of homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
lessPhoto: JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty ImagesPatients are quickly evacuated from the Feather River Hospital as it burns down during the Camp fire in Paradise, California on November 8, 2018. - More than 18,000 acres have been scorched in a matter of hours
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A hotshot crewmember watches as the Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.A hotshot crewmember watches as the Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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The Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.The Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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A hotshot firefighter watches as the Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.A hotshot firefighter watches as the Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Inmate firefighters work to save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Inmate firefighters work to save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Smoke billows out from a house during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Smoke billows out from a house during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Cars escape the Camp Fire as they drive south on Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Cars escape the Camp Fire as they drive south on Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Evacuee John J. Underhill rests at the Red Cross shelter in Chico, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Evacuee John J. Underhill rests at the Red Cross shelter in Chico, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Evacuees Heidi Bigelow (right) and daughter Marina Joy Bigelow, 18 (left) who fled their home in Paradise, take a moment with each other at the Red Cross shelter in Chico, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Evacuees Heidi Bigelow (right) and daughter Marina Joy Bigelow, 18 (left) who fled their home in Paradise, take a moment with each other at the Red Cross shelter in Chico, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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(l-r) Evacuees Joanne Hansen and granddaugter Annalyce Johnson, 9, sit outside of the Red Cross shelter after evacuating their home in Paradise area in Chico, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. They planned to sleep in their car for the night. less(l-r) Evacuees Joanne Hansen and granddaugter Annalyce Johnson, 9, sit outside of the Red Cross shelter after evacuating their home in Paradise area in Chico, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. They planned ... morePhoto: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Evacuee John J. Underhill rests at the Red Cross shelter in Chico, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Evacuee John J. Underhill rests at the Red Cross shelter in Chico, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie, The Chronicle
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A Hotshot firefighter crew watches carefully as the Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.A Hotshot firefighter crew watches carefully as the Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Burned vehicles during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.Burned vehicles during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle
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A charred wheelchair in Paradise Gardens senior community during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.A charred wheelchair in Paradise Gardens senior community during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle
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A line of cars evacuate on Hwy. 191 during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.A line of cars evacuate on Hwy. 191 during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle
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Sheriffs yell to drivers to evacuate the area off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Sheriffs yell to drivers to evacuate the area off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Houses are surrounded by smoke off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Houses are surrounded by smoke off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Inmate firefighters work to save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Inmate firefighters work to save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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A group of hotshots watch as the Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.A group of hotshots watch as the Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Sheriffs yell to drivers to evacuate the area off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Sheriffs yell to drivers to evacuate the area off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Inmate firefighters dig a trench to try and save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Inmate firefighters dig a trench to try and save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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An inmate firefighter gets water from a pool to try and save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.An inmate firefighter gets water from a pool to try and save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Firefighters work to save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Firefighters work to save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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A firefighter work sto save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.A firefighter work sto save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Firefighters try to stave off the Camp Fire as it burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Firefighters try to stave off the Camp Fire as it burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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An inmate firefighter tries to save belongings from a house during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.An inmate firefighter tries to save belongings from a house during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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Inmate firefighters try to save a house during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Inmate firefighters try to save a house during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints burns during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints burns during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle
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A house burns off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.A house burns off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie, The Chronicle
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A firefighter works to save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.A firefighter works to save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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A hotshot firefighter watches as the Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.A hotshot firefighter watches as the Camp Fire burns off of Pentz Road in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints burns during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints burns during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints burns during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints burns during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018.Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle
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Firefighters work to save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Firefighters work to save a house off of Pentz Road during the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie, The Chronicle
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The massive Camp Fire that exploded near Chico in Butte County is now the most destructive wildfire in California history and the third deadliest in state history. Officials said the Camp Fire, which continues burning, destroyed 6,713 structures, most of them single-family homes. Officials have recovered the remains of 23 people and more than 100 are missing.
The blaze reached 105,000 acres by Saturday evening and was 20 percent contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
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Here’s what we know right now:
Damage and response
The Camp Fire, given the name because of its proximity to Camp Creek Road near Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon, started about 6:30 a.m. Thursday. A total of 6,713 structures were destroyed: 6,453 homes and 260 commercial buildings. Another 15,000 structures remained threatened by the flames. The cause of the fire is under investigation and Cal Fire said it’s looking into the possibility that the fire was sparked by electrical equipment.
So far, more than 4,000 fire personnel were battling the blaze, with 440 fire engines, 67 fire crews, 23 helicopters, 67 dozers and 18 water tenders, according to Cal Fire.
The blaze is expected to be fully contained by Nov. 30, Cal Fire said.
Campfire AM Incident Update 11.9.18 #campfire @ButteSheriff @CountyofButte @paradise_ca pic.twitter.com/fRtzamRIn8
— CAL FIRE Butte Unit/Butte County Fire Department (@CALFIRE_ButteCo) November 9, 2018
Evacuations
A total of 52,000 people remained evacuated. Most are from Paradise, which is 15 miles east of Chico and 80 miles north of Sacramento, but also from Chico, Pulga, Concow, Magalia, Butte Creek Canyon, Butte Valley, Stirling City and Inskip.
Deaths
Twenty-three people have been confirmed dead. On Friday, four were found in their vehicles in the area of Edgewood Lane in Paradise. A fifth was found outside their vehicle on that road. Another three victims were found outside of homes and one victim was found inside a home in Paradise. On Saturday, another 14 bodies were discovered: 4 in Concow — two in cars and two in a house; 10 in Paradise — seven in homes and three outside homes. None have been positively identified, according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, which said that by Sunday there will be five coroner’s recovery crews searching for bodies. A DNA truck will be brought in to collect DNA from people with missing relatives.
The American Red Cross issued an alert for residents to register as “safe and well” on their website.
Donations
Butte County officials ask that anyone wishing to make a monetary donation go to the North Valley Community Foundation website. County officials also said anyone with supplies to donate can deliver them to the Hope Center in Oroville (1950 Kitrick Ave Ste. A). Hours: Saturday are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Needs: warm clothes, shoes, socks, coats (primarily for elderly residents),” according to the county.
Volunteers
Butte County officials said anyone who is interested in volunteering can contact Caring Choices at 530-899-3873 or visit them at 1398 Ridgewood in Chico.
Weather conditions
Strong winds are expected to pick up on Saturday night. A Red Flag Warning was issued for Saturday evening through Monday due to low humidity and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a red alert and rated rated air quality in the unhealthy range, warning residents to limit their time outdoors, keep windows closed and stay hydrated.
Sarah Ravani and Lauren Hernandez are San Francisco Chronicle staff writers. Email: sravani@sfchronicle.com; lauren.hernandez@sfchronicle.com
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