Death toll in Northern California fire jumps to 63 as number of missing climbs to 631

Authorities said late Thursday the death toll from California’s Camp Fire has risen to 63, bringing the statewide count to 66. In addition, more than 600 people have now been reported missing, according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office.

Despite the grim update, cooler weather helped fire crews gain ground Thursday against the nation’s deadliest wildfire in a century as the search went on for more human remains.