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228 people unaccounted for in California wildfire

An American flag is draped over the charred remains of an old pickup truck entering Point Dume along the pacific coast highway in Malibu, Calif., on Sunday Nov. 11, 2018. Strong Santa Ana winds have returned to Southern California, fanning a huge wildfire that has scorched a string of communities west of Los Angeles. A one-day lull in the dry, northeasterly winds ended Sunday morning and authorities warn that the gusts will continue through Tuesday. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) — An American flag is draped over the charred remains of an old pickup truck entering Point Dume along the pacific coast highway in Malibu, Calif., on Sunday Nov. 11, 2018. Strong Santa Ana winds have returned to Southern California, fanning … An American flag is draped over … more >

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By Associated Press - Sunday, November 11, 2018

PARADISE, Calif. — Authorities say 228 people remain unaccounted for after a deadly wildfire ravaged a swath of Northern California.

Butte County Sheriff Cory Honea announced the figure Sunday night, raising the number of people missing by more than 100.

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