At least 24 people dead as southern California wildfires continue: officials

California authorities announced on Sunday that at least 24 people have died as a result of the recent wildfires.

According to the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner's website, many of the decedents are John or Jane Does.

Newsom, who has been raked over the coals for his apparent lack of preparation, said he expected the California Wildfires to be the worst disaster in US history due to “just the costs associated with it”. The death toll has risen to 24 as wildfires continue to rage across southern California leaving thousands displaced. Picture: Getty

Slow progress was being made by firefighters in their uphill battle to contain the spreading flames, as six simultaneous fires presently requires more than 14,000 personnel deployments.

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