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...The number of people missing in the fire-ravaged area was raised to 1,011 by the county sheriff’s office, a sharp increase over earlier estimates....
...“The devastation is incredible,” said Sheriff Jay Jones of Lee County. Here’s a selection of photos and videos of the devastation....
...Harvey knocked out more than 3m barrels per day of oil refining capacity, or 16 per cent of the US total, according to S&P Global Platts....
...On the cap he’s wearing, there is a badge with the words “Sheriff’s Department, Pitkin County” (his late friend Hunter S Thompson’s home ground)....
...Sydney’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.9 per cent to 4,039.52. Banks, resources and energy helped lift stocks in the Philippines....
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