Brenton Brown and his family have lost almost all their possessions to a wildfire which tore through their California home.

The Christian musician, his wife and their two children escaped the blaze in Malibu with only what they could carry - following an order to evacuate.

Family friend and fellow worship leader, Kathryn Scott commented on an Instagram image showing how the property had been burned to the ground.

She said: "This was Brenton Brown's house. We love Brenton and Jude. The California fires destroyed everything they own. Imagine. Everything is gone. Ashes."

More than $5,000 has already been raised by a Gofundme page set up in support of the family on Monday.

Do you know Brenton Brown? Have you sung his songs? Please consider helping in this time of crisis. Thank you! https://t.co/7QzzEHnTP3

— Paul Baloche (@paulbaloche) November 13, 2018

Christian singer-songwriter Paul Baloche wrote on Twitter: "Do you know Brenton Brown? Have you sung his songs? Please consider helping in this time of crisis. Thank you!"

Victims - apparently overwhelmed by smoke and flames before they were able to escape - have been found in burned-out cars and the remains of their homes.

Forty-four people across the state have lost their lives in what have become the deadliest wildfires in its history.

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This was Brenton Brown's house. We love Brenton and Jude. The California fires destroyed everything they own. Imagine. Everything is gone. Ashes.... https://t.co/33bPWByDqT

— Kathryn Scott (@kathrynscott) November 13, 2018

Making a donation for the Brown family, Leonie and Hendrik Hattingh said: "We have been blessed by his worship songs. It is his turn to be blessed."

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