In Pictures: California wildfires

Updated / Thursday, 12 Oct 2017 17:07
Melted metal from burnt cars seen on the ground after wildfires ripped through Santa Rosa
Melted metal from burnt cars seen on the ground after wildfires ripped through Santa Rosa

Firefighters in California continue to battle wildfires that have killed at least 23 people, triggered evacuations across the northern part of the state and burned around 68,797 hectares. 

At least 20,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes
At least 20,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes
A note from a homeowner to firefighters along Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa
A note from a homeowner to firefighters along Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa
An aerial view of homes that were destroyed by the fire in Santa Rosa
An aerial view of homes that were destroyed by the fire in Santa Rosa
A helicopter attempts to extinguish flames in Calistoga by dropping water
A helicopter attempts to extinguish flames in Calistoga by dropping water
The main building at Paras Vinyards burns in the Mount Veeder area of Napa in California
The main building at Paras Vinyards burns in the Mount Veeder area of Napa in California

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