In photos: Surreal scene left by deadly California wildfire

Fire damage is seen from the air in the Coffey Park neighborhood October 11, 2017, in Santa Rosa, California
More than 200 fire engines and firefighting crews from around the country were being rushed to California on Wednesday to help battle infernos which have left at least 31 people dead and thousands homeless. / AFP PHOTO / Elijah Nouvelage

 

A burned home smolders in Glen Ellen, California on October 9, 2017.
Multiple wind-driven fires continue to ravage the area burning structures and causing widespread evacuations. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON

 

Homeowner Phil Rush looks at the remains of his home destroyed by wildfire in Santa Rosa, California, on October 11, 2017.
Rush said he and his wife and dog escaped with only their medication, a bag of dog food when flames overtook their entire neighborhood on October 9. The toll from Northern California’s ranging wildfires continued to grow as officials said the fires destroyed up to 2,000 structures and killed at least 31 people. / AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck