In Pictures: Deadly wildfires raging across California

The Carr Fire in Northern California has killed two firefighters, destroyed hundreds of buildings and sent tens of thousands of frantic residents fleeing from their homes.

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Jul 31, 2018, 09:51 AM

A boat burns as the fast-moving wildfire destroys homes and forces thousands of residents to evacuate in Goleta of California, US, on July 7, 2018.

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Firefighters battle the fast-moving wildfire in Goleta of California, US, on July 7, 2018.
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Ravaged properties near the Lake Keswick Estates area during the Carr Fire in Redding, California, on July 27, 2018. Two firefighters have died and more than 100 homes have been burned down.
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A motorcycle sitting next to a home that was destroyed by the Carr Fire, in which a Redding firefighter and bulldozer operator were killed.
PHOTO: AFP

A home burning along Sunflower Road during the Carr Fire, which was reportedly only 6 percent contained. PHOTO: AFP

Burnt trees in a field ravaged by the Carr Fire in Whiskeytown, California. PHOTO: AFP

Rich Newell trying to get his horse, Ike, into a trailer as he evacuates ahead of the approaching Carr Fire in Lewiston, California, on July 28, 2018.
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A firefighter mopping up hot spots after the Carr Fire ravaged through the area, on July 28, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

A deer stands on a road covered with fire retardant as the Carr Fire burns in the area, on July 28, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

A huge cloud of fire heads upwards during the Carr Fire near Redding, California, on July 27, 2018.
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Kambryn Brilz, 12, holds her dog Zoe in front of the remains of her burnt home during the Carr Fire in Redding, California, on July 27, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

Flames tower above firefighters during the Carr Fire near Whiskeytown of California, on July 27, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

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