The death toll from wildfires raging in northern California rose to at least 35 early Saturday, NBC news reported.

Firefighters continued to battle blazes around the state that have burned more than 221,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes and other structures. 

Sonoma County Sheriff Rob Giordano said that 19 people have died in fires, and 235 people are still considered missing in the wake of fires burning in the county.

Source: MENA