Major wildfires in California have destroyed a record number of buildings and displaced more than 300,000 people.

In Northern California, residents have been forced to evacuate parts of Butte County after the deadly Camp Fire broke out Thursday, November 8, and burned through the town of Paradise. It's the most destructive wildfire in California history, and the deadliest.

The Woolsey Fire began on the same day in Southern California, and in a matter of hours it grew thousands of acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

The Hill Fire also sprung up in Ventura County, near the bar in Thousand Oaks where 12 people were killed November 7 in a mass shooting.

Lidia Steineman, who lost her home in the Camp Fire, prays during a vigil for fire victims on November 18 in Chico, California. More than 50 people gathered at the memorial service.
Lidia Steineman, who lost her home in the Camp Fire, prays during a vigil for fire victims on November 18 in Chico, California. More than 50 people gathered at the memorial service.
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From left, California Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, California Gov. Jerry Brown, President Donald Trump, Paradise Mayor Jody Jones and FEMA Administrator Brock Long survey damage left by the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Saturday, November 17. The death toll from the Camp Fire has risen to 76 and more than 1,200 people remain unaccounted for.
From left, California Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, California Gov. Jerry Brown, President Donald Trump, Paradise Mayor Jody Jones and FEMA Administrator Brock Long survey damage left by the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, on Saturday, November 17. The death toll from the Camp Fire has risen to 76 and more than 1,200 people remain unaccounted for.
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A child wears a smoke mask while watching President Trump''s motorcade in Chico on November 17.
A child wears a smoke mask while watching President Trump''s motorcade in Chico on November 17.
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Fire evacuees sift through donated items in a Chico parking lot November 17.
Fire evacuees sift through donated items in a Chico parking lot November 17.
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A group of children hold an American flag as the motorcade of President Donald Trump drives through Chico, California, on November 17.
A group of children hold an American flag as the motorcade of President Donald Trump drives through Chico, California, on November 17.
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A firefighter searches for human remains on Friday, November 16, in a Paradise trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire.
A firefighter searches for human remains on Friday, November 16, in a Paradise trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire.
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President Donald Trump visits a neighborhood impacted by the Woolsey Fire in Malibu, California, on November 17.
President Donald Trump visits a neighborhood impacted by the Woolsey Fire in Malibu, California, on November 17.
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Dakota Keltner, right, rests on Havyn Cargill-Morris on November 16 in a truck at a makeshift encampment outside a Walmart store in Chico, California. The camp became a temporary respite for people displaced by the Camp Fire.
Dakota Keltner, right, rests on Havyn Cargill-Morris on November 16 in a truck at a makeshift encampment outside a Walmart store in Chico, California. The camp became a temporary respite for people displaced by the Camp Fire.
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A burned neighborhood is seen on Thursday, November 15, in Paradise, California.
A burned neighborhood is seen on Thursday, November 15, in Paradise, California.
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Rescue workers sift through rubble in search of human remains on Wednesday, November 14, at a burned property in Paradise.
Rescue workers sift through rubble in search of human remains on Wednesday, November 14, at a burned property in Paradise.
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Firefighters work to control the Camp Fire on November 14 north of Oroville, California.
Firefighters work to control the Camp Fire on November 14 north of Oroville, California.
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Evacuee Denise Chester hugs her son, Antonio Batres, as she volunteers her time sorting clothes on November 14 at a makeshift shelter in Chico. Chester, who didn't want to know yet whether her home survived, said: "I want to help. I don't want to shut down."
Evacuee Denise Chester hugs her son, Antonio Batres, as she volunteers her time sorting clothes on November 14 at a makeshift shelter in Chico. Chester, who didn't want to know yet whether her home survived, said: "I want to help. I don't want to shut down."
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Tape outlines the location where sheriff's deputies on November 14 recovered the body of a Camp Fire victim.
Tape outlines the location where sheriff's deputies on November 14 recovered the body of a Camp Fire victim.
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Magalia resident Luis Badres and his family left his home because of the Camp Fire. They were living in a tent on Tuesday, November 13, in the parking lot of a Chico Walmart.
Magalia resident Luis Badres and his family left his home because of the Camp Fire. They were living in a tent on Tuesday, November 13, in the parking lot of a Chico Walmart.
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A long line of residents seeking to return to Malibu wait at a checkpoint on November 13 on Pacific Coast Highway after Woolsey Fire evacuation orders were lifted for the eastern portion of the city.
A long line of residents seeking to return to Malibu wait at a checkpoint on November 13 on Pacific Coast Highway after Woolsey Fire evacuation orders were lifted for the eastern portion of the city.
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A helicopter flies near the Woolsey Fire burning in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
A helicopter flies near the Woolsey Fire burning in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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Roger Kelton wipes away tears on November 13 while searching through the remains of his mother-in-law's home in Agoura Hills. It was destroyed by the Woolsey Fire.
Roger Kelton wipes away tears on November 13 while searching through the remains of his mother-in-law's home in Agoura Hills. It was destroyed by the Woolsey Fire.
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A melted fence runs along a hillside as firefighters battle the Woolsey Fire in Agoura Hills on November 13.
A melted fence runs along a hillside as firefighters battle the Woolsey Fire in Agoura Hills on November 13.
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Firefighters search through the remains of a Paradise house on November 13.
Firefighters search through the remains of a Paradise house on November 13.
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Smoke fills the horizon on November 13 as an airplane flies near a flare-up of the Woolsey Fire near Lake Sherwood.
Smoke fills the horizon on November 13 as an airplane flies near a flare-up of the Woolsey Fire near Lake Sherwood.
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A fire truck drives through part of Paradise on November 13.
A fire truck drives through part of Paradise on November 13.
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An air tanker drops water on a fire along the Ronald Reagan Freeway in Simi Valley on Monday, November 12.
An air tanker drops water on a fire along the Ronald Reagan Freeway in Simi Valley on Monday, November 12.
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Samantha Esau and Emily Garcia take in stray cats from an evacuated Paradise home on November 12.
Samantha Esau and Emily Garcia take in stray cats from an evacuated Paradise home on November 12.
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Firefighters put out hot spots in Paradise on November 12.
Firefighters put out hot spots in Paradise on November 12.
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Joseph Grado and his wife, Susan, embrace at a shelter in Chico on November 12. The Camp Fire destroyed their home.
Joseph Grado and his wife, Susan, embrace at a shelter in Chico on November 12. The Camp Fire destroyed their home.
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A firefighter battles a fire in Simi Valley on November 12.
A firefighter battles a fire in Simi Valley on November 12.
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A plane drops fire retardant on the Woolsey Fire near Malibu on November 12.
A plane drops fire retardant on the Woolsey Fire near Malibu on November 12.
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Betsy Ann Cowley walks through Pulga, near where investigators were trying to determine the cause of the Camp Fire.
Betsy Ann Cowley walks through Pulga, near where investigators were trying to determine the cause of the Camp Fire.
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A resident sprays down a roof as firefighters battle the Peak Fire in Simi Valley.
A resident sprays down a roof as firefighters battle the Peak Fire in Simi Valley.
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Shawn Slack carries a chainsaw on November 12 after trees burned in Paradise.
Shawn Slack carries a chainsaw on November 12 after trees burned in Paradise.
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Chris and Nancy Brown embrace while looking over the remains of their home on November 12.
Chris and Nancy Brown embrace while looking over the remains of their home on November 12.
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