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IN PICS: Deadly wildfire kills 10 in California; spurs evacuations

Written By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 10 Oct 2017 08:08 AM (IST)

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California Fire tweeted two persons died in the Atlas Fire in Napa County. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said seven persons had died in Santa Rosa. / AP IMAGE

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A wildfire in Anaheim, in Southern California, has spread to 4,000-5,000 acres and burned at least six buildings. The first known fatality occurred as a result of the Redwood Complex fire in Mendocino County, Sheriff spokesperson Capt. Greg Van Patten said. / AP IMAGE

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More than 100 people were being treated hospitals for fire-related injuries or health issues including burns, smoke inhalation and shortness of breath. / AP IMAGE

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More than 100 people were being treated hospitals for fire-related injuries or health issues including burns, smoke inhalation and shortness of breath. / AP IMAGE

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The fires ignited on Sunday night and Monday and spread with alarming speed because of dry conditions, Calfornia Fire Director Ken Pimlott said at a news conference. More than 20,000 people have been evacuated, some with little notice. / AP IMAGE

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Deadly wildfire roared across the US state of California, killing at least 10 persons, forcing evacuations and destroying homes and businesses in their paths. It was reported as the biggest fires burned in the wine country of Napa and Sonoma counties. / AP IMAGE