CNN reports that Northern California's deadly Carr Fire nearly doubled in size to 80,906 acres Saturday. This as authorities searched for a woman and two young children who went missing when the wildfire roared through the city of Redding. It has forced thousands to flee.
The rapidly-spreading fire scorched more than 32,000 acres overnight. It is only 5% contained. according to Cal Fire, it's already claimed at least two lives, destroyed 500 structures and threatened thousands more.
Family members are now searching for Bledsoe and her great-grandchildren, 5-year-old Emily and 4-year-old James hoping they're among the 38,000 people who have fled the danger in Shasta County.