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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Charlie Atkin

Wildfires continue to rage in California

Firefighters attempt to save a burning house during the Valley fire in Siegler Springs ()

As wildfires continue to burn in California, more footage has emerged of people escaping the blaze.

Watch the new footage here.

This footage comes after another man’s daring escape from Anderson Springs in Northern California was posted online yesterday.

Trees and buildings can be seen engulfed in flames as part of the Valley Fire, which has already consumed 61,000 acres of land.

Watch the dramatic escape here.

An elderly disabled woman has been confirmed as dead due to the wildfires.

Unable to leave her home, Barbara McWilliams’ body was found late on Sunday.

The fire has been ranked as the most destructive to hit the west coast this year, burning down 400 homes since Saturday.

40,000 acres were burned within the first 12 hours of the fire.

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