Carr wildfire in California

An explosive wildfire that roared with little warning into a Northern California city claimed a second life and thousands more people abandoned their homes, some of them slipping out just ahead of the walls of flame, authorities said Friday.

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Fri., July 27, 2018

Firefighters discuss plans while battling the Carr Fire in Shasta, Calif., on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Noah Berger Associated Press
The Carr Fire tears through Shasta, Calif., Thursday, July 26, 2018. Fueled by high temperatures, wind and low humidity, the blaze destroyed multiple homes and at least one historic building.

Noah Berger Associated Press
A firefighter works to battle the Carr Fire at a home in Redding, Calif., Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Daniel Kimthe Sacramento Bee Associated Press
Firefighters work to battle the Carr Fire at a home in Redding, Calif., Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Daniel Kim The Sacramento Bee
A structure burns as the Carr Fire races along Highway 299 near Redding, Calif., on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Noah Berger Associated Press
The Carr Fire burns along Highway 299 in Redding, Calif., on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Noah Berger Associated Press
California State Parks Superintendent Lori Martin keeps watch on historic buildings as the Carr Fire burns a residence in Shasta, Calif., Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Noah Berger Associated Press
A residence burns as the Carr Fire tears through Shasta, Calif., on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Noah Berger Associated Press
A firefighter battles the Carr Fire as it burns near Shasta, Calif., on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Noah Berger Associated Press
A car passes through flames on Highway 299 as the Carr Fire burns through Shasta, Calif., Thursday, July 26, 2018. Fueled by high temperatures, wind and low humidity, the blaze destroyed multiple homes and at least one historic building.

Noah Berger Associated Press
An inmate firefighter walks along Highway 299 as the Carr Fire tears through Shasta, Calif., Thursday, July 26, 2018. Fueled by high temperatures, wind and low humidity, the blaze destroyed multiple homes and at least one historic building.

Noah Berger Associated Press
A couple, who declined to give their names, passes homes leveled by the Carr Fire in Redding, Calif., on Friday, July 27, 2018. Officials say the extremely erratic wildfire in and around the city of Redding is growing rapidly amid scorching temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions.

Noah Berger Associated Press
A firefighter sprays water on a home leveled by the Carr Fire on Sunriver Lane in Redding, Calif., on Friday, July 27, 2018. A spokesman says the number of homes and structures threated by the Northern California wildfire has increased after the fire exploded overnight.

Noah Berger Associated Press