Blazes destroy at least 3,500 homes, businesses

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — A California fire official says at least 3,500 homes and businesses have been destroyed by wildfires burning in Northern California wine country.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokesman Daniel Berlant says fire activity increased significantly overnight, destroying more buildings and leading to new mandatory evacuations in several areas.
Berlant said Wednesday that 22 wildfires are burning in Northern California, u