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NORTH BAY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties that people are talking about today:

Northern California Wildfire Latest: Death Toll Climbs To 27; Fires Merge; 191,437 Acres Burned

Massive wildfires continue to race through Northern California leaving a wake of ash and destruction.

Heavy Smoke Blanketing NorCal Not Safe To Breathe, Air District Says

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a health advisory and Spare the Air alert through the weekend.

Sonoma County Wildfires: 2,800 Santa Rosa Homes Lost, Mayor Says

The city also lost critical infrastructure such as its newest fire station, Santa Rosa Mayor Chris Coursey.

Napa County Wildfires: 'We're In This Together'

Napa County officials spoke of favorable conditions overnight as the firefight entered the fourth day.

Atlas Fire Destroys Solano County Structures

State Sen. Bill Dodd, who was evacuated from his home in Napa County, expressed solidarity with affected residents.

Northern California Wildfires: PG&E Power Line Sparks May Have Started Fires, Report Says

Over a 90-minute period Sunday night, Sonoma County dispatches took multiple calls of downed power lines and transformer explosions.

Tubbs Fire Victim Identified On Fundraising Site

"Her huge heart and sweet soul will live on with all of us forever," according to a page set up in memory of the victim.

Mendocino Lake Complex Fires: 8 Fatalities; 34K Acres Destroyed

Two additional deaths confirmed. Redwood-Potter fires at 5 percent containment, with Sulphur Fire in Lake County at 45 percent.

North Bay Wildfires Close Schools In Marin County

Marin County school districts will close schools Friday.

Novato Unified Schools Closed Friday Due To North Bay Wildfires

Marin County Athletic League has canceled all sporting events for the weekend, including Novato High's homecoming activities.

San Rafael City Schools Closed Friday Due To North Bay Wildfires

All public schools in Marin County are reporting they will be closed Friday.

SMART Continues Free Train Service Through Sunday

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is providing free service between downtown Santa Rosa and downtown San Rafael through Sunday.

Novato Prepared To Open Shelters For Wildfire Evacuees

"When needed, we stand ready to open a shelter on short notice," Novato city officials said.

Celebrity Chef Helps Feed Northern California Wildfire Evacuees

Santa Rosa resident and restaurateur Guy Fieri has set up a kitchen to cook meals for those displaced.

Northern California Wildfires: Social Media Pages Set Up To Help Fire Victims Find Lost Pets

Anyone who has found an animal can post information about it.

Mail Rerouted For Some Sonoma Customers Due To Wildfires

Mail delivery for some communities in Sonoma County will be rerouted to different post offices, according to U.S. Postal Service officials.

California Wildfires: Here's How You Can Donate To The Victims

Multiple organizations and charities are collecting funds for California wildfire victims. Here are some of their stories and ways to help.

Airbnb Expands Relief Program For Wildfire Evacuees

Airbnb hosts in San Francisco as well as parts of Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda and Mendocino counties are welcoming evacuees for free.

Northern California Wildfires: AAA Ramping Up Services For Members

AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah has stationed an emergency response trailer at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.

USCIS Offers Support To Immigrants Affected By Wildfires

Officials with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said they are taking special measures to help immigrants affected by the wildfires.

Man Killed In Larkspur Crash Identified

Marvin David Dubon-Nunez, 27, of Richmond, crashed into the back of a parked big-rig trailer.

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