Death toll rises to 41, firefighters gain control Northern California blazes

Firefighters on Monday continued to gain control of the deadly wildfires that have ravaged Northern California's wine country, as officials lifted multiple evacuation orders across the region.

In the last week, the fires have scorched more than 200,000 acres, destroyed or damaged more than 5,500 homes, displaced 100,000 people and killed at least 41.

Sunday appeared to be a turning point, as firefighters took advantage of winds that were weaker than expected to increase containment on the fires, even allowing some back into their homes. Still, more than 40,000 people are still evacuated and the death toll continues to rise.

The Nuns fire claimed its first identified victim, Cal Fire said Monday. "A private water tender driver assigned to the Nuns fire tragically died in a vehicle rollover on Oakville Grade in Napa County" Monday morning, Cal Fire said in a statement.