California wildfires: Nearly 1,300 unaccounted for in Camp Fire

California wildfires: Nearly 1,300 unaccounted for in Camp Fire - live updates

I suspect this number will go well above 3,000 people.

The death toll from the "Camp Fire" in Northern California increased to 76 on Saturday, while the number of people unaccounted for increased to 1,276. The blaze is now 55 percent contained after consuming more than 149,000 acres.

Firefighters have been racing against time. Firefighters issued a red flag warning, which is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior, Saturday night into Sunday. Winds up to 50 mph and low humidity are possible.

Camp Fire
Location: Butte County
149,000 acres burned
55 percent contained
76 fatalities confirmed
1,276 unaccounted for
12,794 structures destroyed (including homes)