<p>As rescue operations<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/troops-search-for-130-missing-in-california-wildfire-death-toll-climbs-to-56-177513"> continued on Friday as the wildfire raged </a>in California, authorities said 631 people were listed as missing as the death toll continued to rise.</p>

<p>The number of missing in California wildfire has jumped past 600, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said. Earlier the authorities had said over 300 people were missing.</p>

<p>The sheriff informed that the number of those missing had more than doubled after authorities checked emergency calls when the wildfires first started over a week ago.</p>

<p>California authorities have taken DNA samples from relatives in order to identify those killed in the wildfire. At least 63 people have so far been killed as a result of the wildfire which has been the biggest in the history of the state.</p>

<p>"Beginning Thursday, anyone who believes a family member perished can provide a DNA sample," Honea said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the White House in a statement said President Trump would visit the state to review the situation. County town of Paradise in northern California has been worst hit by the wildfire with most of those missing reported to be in the age group of 70s, 80s and 90s.</p>

<p>A number of celebrities have lost their homes in Malibu including Gerard Butler, Miley Cyrus, Pierce Brosnan, Neil Young, Robin Thicke and Shannen Doherty.</p>

<p>California fire department had said that that the wildfire had destroyed 56,655 hectares but was only 40 per cent contained. At least 5,500 firefighters were battling the blaze.</p>

<p>Authorities, however, added that cooler temperatures had brought welcome relief to firefighting.</p>

<p>The cause of the deadly wildfire is still unknown although a lawsuit has been filed against the local power company, PG&amp;E, by fire victims claiming negligence.</p>

<p>Authorities said it was unclear when residents would be allowed back into the town.</p>

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As rescue operations continued on Friday as the wildfire raged in California, authorities said 631 people were listed as missing as the death toll continued to rise.

As rescue operations continued on Friday as the wildfire raged in California, authorities said 631 people were listed as missing as the death toll continued to rise. The number of missing in California wildfire has jumped past 600, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said. Earlier the authorities had said over 300 people were missing. The sheriff informed that the number of those missing had more than doubled after authorities checked emergency calls when the wildfires first started over a week ago. California authorities have taken DNA samples from relatives in order to identify those killed in the wildfire. At least 63 people have so far been killed as a result of the wildfire which has been the biggest in the history of the state. "Beginning Thursday, anyone who believes a family member perished can provide a DNA sample," Honea said. Meanwhile, the White House in a statement said President Trump would visit the state to review the situation. County town of Paradise in northern California has been worst hit by the wildfire with most of those missing reported to be in the age group of 70s, 80s and 90s. A number of celebrities have lost their homes in Malibu including Gerard Butler, Miley Cyrus, Pierce Brosnan, Neil Young, Robin Thicke and Shannen Doherty. California fire department had said that that the wildfire had destroyed 56,655 hectares but was only 40 per cent contained. At least 5,500 firefighters were battling the blaze. Authorities, however, added that cooler temperatures had brought welcome relief to firefighting. The cause of the deadly wildfire is still unknown although a lawsuit has been filed against the local power company, PG&E, by fire victims claiming negligence. Authorities said it was unclear when residents would be allowed back into the town.

Video: Over 600 declared missing in California wildfire, death toll climbs to 63

<p>Singers Miley Cyrus and Neil Young were among hundreds of people who lost their homes in wildfires that destroyed parts of the California seaside town of Malibu, where flames burned for a fourth day on Monday.<br />
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"I am one of the lucky ones," Cyrus wrote on Twitter. "My animals and LOVE OF MY LIFE made it out safely &amp; that`s all that matters right now. My house no longer stands but the memories shared with family &amp; friends stand strong."&nbsp;</p>

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Cyrus is engaged to actor Liam Hemsworth.&nbsp;<br />
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Lady Gaga and members of the Kardashian family said they were forced to evacuate their homes because of the Woolsey Fire, which authorities said has destroyed more than 370 structures. Two people have died.<br />
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The 'A Star is Born'&nbsp; star visited an American Red Cross shelter in Pacific Palisades on Sunday, providing encouragement to evacuees and volunteers.<br />
<br />
In a video on website TMZ, Lady Gaga told the audience "I know this is not easy" and encouraged people to talk to mental health workers on site if needed.<br />
<br />
"I know that a lot of you are feeling a lot of pain right now, and a lot of shock," she said. "I feel kind of in a daze, and I`m not really sure when or how this is going to hit me."&nbsp;<br />
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Neil Young wrote on his website that California was "up against something bigger than we have ever seen."<br />
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"Firefighters have never seen anything like this in their lives," he wrote. "I have heard that said countless times in the past two days, and I have lost my home before to a California fire, now another."&nbsp;<br />
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Actor Gerard Butler and 'Real Housewives'&nbsp;star Camille Grammer also said on social media they had lost homes.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqF9fpVlBbk/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Driving around Point Dume on Saturday. My heart aches for all those who lost their homes and their lives in California. I was one of the lucky ones, my home was only partially destroyed. A lot of people lost everything and will have to rebuild from scratch. I am ok and so grateful for all of the well wishes. Please turn your support to those who need it most here, and throughout California. There's a Go Fund Me to help people across the state affected by the fires. Please join me if you can. Link in bio. gofundme.com/cause/californiafires</a></p>

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<p>On Sunday, Kim Kardashian spoke about the "really rough week" in her home in the evacuated town of Calabasas as well as nearby Thousand Oaks, site of a mass shooting that claimed 12 lives.<br />
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"Our hearts are broken," Kardashian said as she stood with her sisters and mother to accept an honour at the People`s Choice Awards in Santa Monica.</p>

<p>"As horrible as this has been, it`s been amazing to see the resilient spirit of everyone involved," she added.<br />
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Actor Charlie Sheen posted on Twitter on Friday that he was unable to locate his parents, former 'West Wing'&nbsp;star Martin Sheen and wife Janet. A TV news crew located Martin Sheen safe on Friday night at Zuma Beach in Malibu, where he said the couple were fine and "probably going to sleep in the car tonight."<br />
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Sheen said the fire was the worst he had seen in 48 years of living in Malibu.<br />
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"I`ve never seen one with this intensity, for this long, that took out so much property and caused such havoc," he said.</p>


Singers Miley Cyrus and Neil Young were among hundreds of people who lost their homes in wildfires that destroyed parts of the California seaside town of Malibu, where flames burned for a fourth day on Monday.

Singers Miley Cyrus and Neil Young were among hundreds of people who lost their homes in wildfires that destroyed parts of the California seaside town of Malibu, where flames burned for a fourth day on Monday. "I am one of the lucky ones," Cyrus wrote on Twitter. "My animals and LOVE OF MY LIFE made it out safely & that`s all that matters right now. My house no longer stands but the memories shared with family & friends stand strong." Cyrus is engaged to actor Liam Hemsworth. Lady Gaga and members of the Kardashian family said they were forced to evacuate their homes because of the Woolsey Fire, which authorities said has destroyed more than 370 structures. Two people have died. The 'A Star is Born' star visited an American Red Cross shelter in Pacific Palisades on Sunday, providing encouragement to evacuees and volunteers. In a video on website TMZ, Lady Gaga told the audience "I know this is not easy" and encouraged people to talk to mental health workers on site if needed. "I know that a lot of you are feeling a lot of pain right now, and a lot of shock," she said. "I feel kind of in a daze, and I`m not really sure when or how this is going to hit me." Neil Young wrote on his website that California was "up against something bigger than we have ever seen." "Firefighters have never seen anything like this in their lives," he wrote. "I have heard that said countless times in the past two days, and I have lost my home before to a California fire, now another." ROUGH WEEK Actor Gerard Butler and 'Real Housewives' star Camille Grammer also said on social media they had lost homes. View this post on Instagram Driving around Point Dume on Saturday. My heart aches for all those who lost their homes and their lives in California. I was one of the lucky ones, my home was only partially destroyed. A lot of people lost everything and will have to rebuild from scratch. I am ok and so grateful for all of the well wishes. Please turn your support to those who need it most here, and throughout California. There's a Go Fund Me to help people across the state affected by the fires. Please join me if you can. Link in bio. gofundme.com/cause/californiafires A post shared by Gerard Butler (@gerardbutler) on Nov 12, 2018 at 12:08pm PST × On Sunday, Kim Kardashian spoke about the "really rough week" in her home in the evacuated town of Calabasas as well as nearby Thousand Oaks, site of a mass shooting that claimed 12 lives. "Our hearts are broken," Kardashian said as she stood with her sisters and mother to accept an honour at the People`s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. "As horrible as this has been, it`s been amazing to see the resilient spirit of everyone involved," she added. Actor Charlie Sheen posted on Twitter on Friday that he was unable to locate his parents, former 'West Wing' star Martin Sheen and wife Janet. A TV news crew located Martin Sheen safe on Friday night at Zuma Beach in Malibu, where he said the couple were fine and "probably going to sleep in the car tonight." Sheen said the fire was the worst he had seen in 48 years of living in Malibu. "I`ve never seen one with this intensity, for this long, that took out so much property and caused such havoc," he said.

Miley Cyrus, Neil Young lose homes in Malibu fire; Lady Gaga visits shelter

<p>The death toll in California fire rose to 23 on Saturday after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/rescue-workers-recover-multiple-bodies-in-fire-hit-california-town-176589">rescue workers recovered several bodies</a> of people killed in the devastating fire; news agency AFP reported while quoting a sheriff.</p>

<p>"Today 14 additional bodies were located, which brings our total number to 23," Sheriff Kory Honea said.</p>

<p>The bodies were recovered in and around Paradise, California, a mountain community some 90 miles (145 km) north of Sacramento left devastated by the 'Camp Fire'.</p>

<p>Firefighters&nbsp;are battling two monster wildfires in northern and southern California which burned out of control on Saturday. The massive fires has already killed at least nine people and forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes.</p>

<p>According to a report by Reuters, the Camp Fire has burned down more than 6,700 homes and businesses in Paradise, more structures than any other California wildfire on record.</p>

<p>An additional 35 people had been reported missing and three firefighters had been injured.</p>

<p>From miles around, acrid smoke could be seen in the sky around Paradise, the sun barely visible. On the ground, cars were reduced to metal carcasses, while power lines were also gnawed by the flames.</p>

<p>Governor-elect Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide assistance to the hardest-hit areas in the fire-prone state.</p>

<p>Fanned by strong winds, the 'Camp fire' has so far scorched 100,000 acres (40,500 hectares) and is 20 per cent contained, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;President Trump, who was in France for World War I commemorations, drew criticism online after he blamed <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blames-forest-mismanagement-for-california-wildfire-176536">fires on forest mismanagement and threatened to withdrew related federal funding</a>.</p>

<p>"There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California except that forest management is so poor," Trump tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Billions of dollars are given each year, with so many lives lost, all because of gross mismanagement of the forests. Remedy now, or no more Fed payments!"</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from news agencies)</em></p>


The death toll in California fire rose to 23 on Saturday after rescue workers recovered several bodies of people killed in the devastating fire; news agency AFP reported while quoting a sheriff.

The death toll in California fire rose to 23 on Saturday after rescue workers recovered several bodies of people killed in the devastating fire; news agency AFP reported while quoting a sheriff. "Today 14 additional bodies were located, which brings our total number to 23," Sheriff Kory Honea said. The bodies were recovered in and around Paradise, California, a mountain community some 90 miles (145 km) north of Sacramento left devastated by the 'Camp Fire'. Firefighters are battling two monster wildfires in northern and southern California which burned out of control on Saturday. The massive fires has already killed at least nine people and forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. According to a report by Reuters, the Camp Fire has burned down more than 6,700 homes and businesses in Paradise, more structures than any other California wildfire on record. An additional 35 people had been reported missing and three firefighters had been injured. From miles around, acrid smoke could be seen in the sky around Paradise, the sun barely visible. On the ground, cars were reduced to metal carcasses, while power lines were also gnawed by the flames. Governor-elect Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide assistance to the hardest-hit areas in the fire-prone state. Fanned by strong winds, the 'Camp fire' has so far scorched 100,000 acres (40,500 hectares) and is 20 per cent contained, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said Saturday. Meanwhile, President Trump, who was in France for World War I commemorations, drew criticism online after he blamed fires on forest mismanagement and threatened to withdrew related federal funding. "There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California except that forest management is so poor," Trump tweeted. "Billions of dollars are given each year, with so many lives lost, all because of gross mismanagement of the forests. Remedy now, or no more Fed payments!" (With inputs from news agencies)

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