LATEST: At least 17 people in Oregon, California and Washington have now died because of the devastating wildfires ravaging the West Coast, and the destruction is anticipated to worsen, according to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown.
At least eight people in Oregon, California and Washington are dead as a result of the devastating wildfires with 35 fires active and more than 954,000 acres burned in Oregon.
"Over the last 24 hours, Oregon has experienced unprecedented fires, with devastating consequences across the state," Brown said in a statement Thursday."Our number-one priority right now is saving lives. This could be the greatest loss of human lives and property due to wildfires in our state's history."
The Almeda Fire, in Jackson County in the southern part of the state, has devastated the towns of Phoenix and Talent, where hundreds of homes and businesses are destroyed. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office said more deaths are expected. Other major fires include the Lionhead Fire, which is more than 109,000 acres and is 5% contained, and the Archie Creek Fire that has burned 68,000 acres and is only 1% contained.A color infrared satellite image shows a closeup view of Northridge Terrace in Medford, Ore., after the Alameda Fire, Sept. 9, 2020.
"It is imperative that the federal government support these local communities with the resources they need. ... Given the severity and speed with which these fires are spreading across my district, I urge you to expedite the declaration process to ensure that Oregonians have the resources they need to respond to and recover quickly from these devastating wildfires," Rep. Peter DeFazio, along with other Oregon lawmakers, wrote in a letter to Trump.His thoughts were echoed by Sen.
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