California, California - The number of people missing in the California forest fires that killed at least 31 people and forced more than a quarter of a million people to evacuate has been announced, the authorities said.
The Campfire Fire, northwest of Sacramento, has been home to more than 6,700 houses and shops in the town of Paradise.
At least 228 people were still missing, the provincial police chief, Cory Honya, was quoted by Reuters as saying.
In southern California, Woolsey Fire destroyed at least 85,000 acres and 177 buildings. Only 15 percent of the fire was contained.
California fire department officials said at least two people were killed by the fire.
The fire forced authorities to issue evacuation orders to a quarter million people in Ventura and Los Angeles provinces and coastal communities, including Malibu.
He urged celebrities at the People's Choice Awards last Sunday in Santa Monica to pray and donate to residents and paramedics.
"It was a really tough week at our home in Calabasas and Hayden Hills and our neighbors in Theo and the Malibu," said Kim Kardashian, a television star.
Melissa McCarthy said, "Please do not forget the victims, volunteers and firefighters in your prayers," and called for donations to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Dry hot winds are expected to ignite wildfire in southern and northern California until Tuesday, officials said.
Officials urged residents to comply with evacuation orders. "The wind is already blowing, and it will rise over the next three days," said Daryl Ozby, the fire department chief in Los Angeles County.
California Gov. Jerry Brown asked President Donald Trump to announce a major disaster situation to boost the emergency response and help the population.
