Deadly California wildfire growing

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – California’s deadliest current wildfire is getting larger, Officials warn, despite thousands of firefighters battling it.

“Erratic winds” and dry conditions have caused the Carr fire to grow early on Sunday (29), firefighters said.

It is one of eight major wildfires currently burning in the State.

The fire, in the Shasta County in Northern California, has killed six people so far, including two children and their great-grandmother.