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California wildfires: two people dead, ‘high number of significant injuries’ and estimated 1,000 structures destroyed, officials say – latest updates | California

Two people have died and a number have ‘significant’ injuries as Eton fire continues to grow, say officials

Officials in California are holding a news conference on the wildfires.

LA county fire chief Anthony Marrone says the Eaton fire has burned over 2,000 acres and the fire continues to grow with 0% containment.

More than 500 personnel have been assigned to the Eaton fire, he said.

There have been two reported fatalities to civilians as well as a number of “significant” injuries, he said. More than 1,000 structures have been destroyed, he said.

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation, he said.

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