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US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut federal funding for the wildfires sweeping California, in a Twitter spat with the state's governor

James bought a $23 million, eight-bedroom home in Brentwood in late 2017, according to media reports.

US President Donald Trump has arrived in California to survey the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state's history.

The number of people missing in one of California's deadliest wildfires soared to more than 600 on Thursday as the remains of seven additional victims were found by rescuers.

The death toll in wildfires sweeping California has risen to 31, with more than 200 people still missing, officials have said.

Celebrities have lost their luxury homes as devastating wildfires rip through some of California’s most exclusive neighbourhoods.

Trump had tweeted on Saturday, "There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California except that forest management is so poor."

CHARLIE Sheen is among a list of Hollywood stars who have been affected by the California wildfires, as they and their loved ones fear their homes have been destroyed.

A raging wildfire in southern California has swept into the beach resort of Malibu - home to many Hollywood stars - leaving buildings burning and sending residents fleeing.

The record for the largest wildfire in California history fell on Monday after just eight months as the Mendocino Complex Fire passed the Thomas Fire, from last December, to set the new mark for most acres burned.

As the state's wildfire seasons get longer and more devastating, firefighters are adjusting to a new and "frightening" normal.

Among the losses were the homes of firefighters working in the area, as well as the Redding police chief.

Many more are feared to be dead and buried beneath the mud. At least 24 people are missing, fire officials said.

As for those facing the flames of the current wildfires, there's gratitude -- for life, community and the efforts of the firefighters working to protect both.

Another new fire, just to the north of the Lilac Fire, had consumed 300 acres. That blaze, called the Liberty Fire, is 10% contained.

Fires in Southern California continue to ravage the region overnight, shutting down the Interstate 5 highway. Hundreds of firefighters have responded to three massive fires threatening homes, structures and livestock.

20,000 people and two hospitals have been evacuated so far.

California's fire chief says at least 1,500 homes and commercial buildings have been destroyed in wildfires ripping through Northern California. (Oct. 9) AP

Wildfires destroy 1,500 structures and large swaths of northern California wine country as powerful winds fuel ‘an inferno like you’ve never seen before’