The Scotsman

Aftermath: Scene of devastatio­n in Paradise following devastatin­g fire

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An aerial view taken yesterday of a neighbourh­ood destroyed by a wildfire – dubbed Camp Fire – in Paradise, California. Fuelled by high winds and low humidity, Camp Fire ripped through the town of Paradise burning more than 140,000 acres, killing at least 56 people and destroying more than 8,500 homes and businesses. The fire is currently still burning and is reported to be at 40 per cent containmen­t.

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