how many people died in paradise fire

The Paradise Fire, specifically known as the 2018 Camp Fire in Northern California, resulted in 85 fatalities. This makes it the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. The fire destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings and displaced more than 50,000 people. The death toll was confirmed as 85 after body discoveries and identifications over several weeks following the fire. The fire also caused extensive damage to the town of Paradise, destroying about 85 percent of its buildings.