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Camp Fire destruction in California

TORCHED TOWN  The Camp Fire burned through the town of Paradise in Northern California, leaving behind rubble where houses and businesses once stood.

Noah Berger/Associated Press

By Laurel Hamers

- More than 2 years ago

In the past week, the Camp Fire has killed at least 56 people and leveled the Northern California town of Paradise.