Chinanews.com, September 12th. According to a report by the American Chinese website, the fires in the three western states of the United States are still continuing. At present, the fire has killed 15 people, some communities have been burned to ashes, and local firefighters are continuing to fight fires.
According to reports, at present, firefighters from all over the United States have been summoned to control the spreading fire. As of the morning of the 11th local time, firefighters have found at least 11 victims in California. In addition, there are also 4 victims in Washington and Oregon. The victims were found.
Wildfires continue in many states in the western United States.
Half a million people evacuated in Oregon
In Oregon, Portland Mayor Wheeler declared a state of emergency in the area on the evening of the 10th local time and closed the city park.
In addition, local evacuation points have been opened for residents in threatened areas.
According to reports, the state currently has about 500,000 people fleeing their homes, accounting for more than 10% of the state’s population, and this number is expected to continue to grow.
In addition, there are still forest fires in 37 locations in the state that are continuing. The governor’s office said that the fire has burned about 900,000 acres of land in the state.
Wildfires continue in many states in the western United States. The picture shows smog covering the San Francisco Bay Area on the 9th local time.
Multiple communities in California receive evacuation warnings
Fires in California are also continuing, with 14,000 firefighters currently working on 29 major fire sites in the state.
Fire officials said that in the mountains of central California, the fire has destroyed more than 360 buildings.
At present, many communities, including Southern California, have received evacuation orders and warnings.
California Governor Newsom pointed out, "Wildfires are an important part of the seasonal challenge. The challenge we are now facing is extreme fire events caused by climate."
The picture shows a fire devouring the forest in Oroville, California, on September 9, local time.
Governor of Washington State: unprecedented damage from fire
In the northwestern state of Washington, according to the National Fire Service Center, about 600,000 acres of land have been scorched by 16 forest fires in the state.
Washington Governor Insley said, "The scale, geographic scope, intensity, and damage of these fires are unprecedented in the history of Washington State."