West Coast Wildfires Cause Massive Destruction, Thousands Evacuated, Cities Burned Down

The death toll from dozens of wildfires burning along the West Coast has grown to least 35, as gusty winds on Monday threatened to fan flames in parts of the region.

The wildfires from California to Washington state have burned nearly 5 million acres, nearly the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes, with many returning to find only charred rubble. . .

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said Sunday that two more people have died from wildfires in Northern California, bringing the statewide total to at least 24.

Cal Fire said as of Monday, the North Complex has scorched some 261,488 acres and is only 26% contained. . .

At least 10 people have been killed in the past week throughout Oregon. Officials have said more people are missing from other fires, and the number of fatalities is likely to rise, though they have not said how high the toll could go as they search. (Read more from “West Coast Wildfires Cause Massive Destruction, Thousands Evacuated, Cities Burned Down” HERE)

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