Death toll climbs to 27 from California fires

Death toll climbs to 27 from California fires as return home for thousands of evacuees uncertain
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner now reports that 27 people have been confirmed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, with 31 people still missing.
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The most destructive fires in the city’s history claimed 27 lives. Officials say that number will likely increase.
Death toll from California wildfires rises to 16: LA Medical Examiner
California wildfires have killed at least 16 people, a death toll expected to climb for the Palisades and Eaton blazes that have burned more than 37,000 acres.
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California fires: Death toll rises to 25 as dangerous winds forecast to strengthen
The death toll from the fires burning in Los Angeles County increased to at least 25 on Tuesday, according to officials, as dangerous winds were expected to blow into Wednesday.
Death toll rises in wildfire disaster as winds intensify again
Officials said at least 24 people have died in the Southern California wildfires, while Santa Ana winds are expected to make the battle more difficult, with the National Weather Service predicting it will be "as bad as it gets.
Death Toll Rises to 25 as Strong Winds Threaten L.A. Again
Fire crews quickly extinguished new blazes, but the largest ones are far from fully contained. Forecasters say a new round of fierce winds could blow through the area again.
Death toll from South African mine siege rises to 78, rescued now at 166
South African rescuers have so far pulled 78 bodies and rescued 166 people from the Stilfontein gold mine over three days of operations, police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe told reporters at the scene on Wednesday.
LA Fires Death Toll: 24 Dead as Containment Slowly Increases
At least 24 people have died as a result of the devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California this month.
LA fires live updates: 18 missing as death toll rises
At least 27 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.
BREAKING: California wildfire death toll rises to 27 after cadaver dogs brought in to search for victims
The California wildfires death toll has officially risen to 27 as officials have now sent in cadaver dogs to sniff the remains of people who have been hidden by debris. As of Thursday, the raging fires have consumed more than 12,
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