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At least 3 dead, several critically injured as massive wildfire sweeps through northern California
The remains of three people were discovered north of Sacramento near the site of a large-scale wildfire, which has left several others seriously injured as rescuers search for 12 missing persons amid the blaze.
Two of the deceased victims were discovered in one location, while the third was found separately, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said, noting they had not yet been identified.
Out of 85 missing persons reports filed in relation to the fire, 12 have not yet been located, he added.Several others were severely wounded after being trapped overnight in the fire, dubbed the ‘Big Bear,’ according to CalFire Battalion Chief Sean Norman.
“We were rescuing people most of the night. We had several critical burn injuries of civilians we were able to rescue and bring into the fire station and then get them off the hill,” the fire chief said.
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