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Business News/ Photos / Wildfires in California engulf hundreds of homes

Wildfires in California engulf hundreds of homes

6 Photos . Updated: 14 Sep 2015, 03:25 PM IST Livemint

Two of California's fastest-burning wildfires in decades overtook several Northern California towns, killing at least one person and causing massive devastation

A wildfire burns across a hillside in Middletown, California on Sunday. Two of California’s fastest-burning wildfires in decades overtook several Northern California towns, killing at least one person and destroying hundreds of homes and businesses. AP

1/6A wildfire burns across a hillside in Middletown, California on Sunday. Two of California’s fastest-burning wildfires in decades overtook several Northern California towns, killing at least one person and destroying hundreds of homes and businesses. AP

A dead horse lies on the side of a road while firefighters continue to battle the Valley fire. A local daily said the fire grew from 50 acres to 10,000 over just five hours Saturday—before quadrupling in size overnight. AFP

2/6A dead horse lies on the side of a road while firefighters continue to battle the Valley fire. A local daily said the fire grew from 50 acres to 10,000 over just five hours Saturday—before quadrupling in size overnight. AFP

A photo of a house being charred by flames from a wildfire in Sheep Ranch, California on Saturday. Around 400 homes, two apartment complexes and 10 businesses have been destroyed in the fires, according to officials. AP

3/6A photo of a house being charred by flames from a wildfire in Sheep Ranch, California on Saturday. Around 400 homes, two apartment complexes and 10 businesses have been destroyed in the fires, according to officials. AP

Melted metal flows from a burned out car abandoned on a highway during the Valley fire in Middletown, California on Sunday.The town of Middletown with a population of 1,300 was particularly devastated by the Valley Fire. AFP

4/6Melted metal flows from a burned out car abandoned on a highway during the Valley fire in Middletown, California on Sunday.The town of Middletown with a population of 1,300 was particularly devastated by the Valley Fire. AFP

Animal rescue group volunteers carry goats to a trailer from a home threatened by a fire near Railroad Flat in California. The governor of California declared a state of emergency on Sunday as the wildfires spread forcing thousands to flee. AP

5/6Animal rescue group volunteers carry goats to a trailer from a home threatened by a fire near Railroad Flat in California. The governor of California declared a state of emergency on Sunday as the wildfires spread forcing thousands to flee. AP

A firefighter prepares to fight an approaching wildfire in Middletown. One thousand firefighters were dedicated to battling the Valley blaze as of Sunday morning and four were hospitalized with second-degree burns. AP

6/6A firefighter prepares to fight an approaching wildfire in Middletown. One thousand firefighters were dedicated to battling the Valley blaze as of Sunday morning and four were hospitalized with second-degree burns. AP

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