Oregon went to the surprising step of replacing its state fire marshal as devastating wildfires continued to spread across the West Coast on Saturday. Mariana Ruiz-Temple was thrust into the role of Oregon state fire marshal after Jim Walker was placed on administrative leave for unspecified reasons
Oregon went to the surprising step of replacing its state fire marshal as devastating wildfires continued to spread across the West Coast on Saturday.
"Mariana is assuming this position as Oregon is in an unprecedented crisis which demands an urgent response," Hampton said in a statement."This response and the circumstances necessitated a leadership change. I have the absolute confidence in Mariana to lead OSFM operations through this critical time. She it tested, trusted and respected -- having the rare combination of technical aptitude in field operations and administration.
Oregon fire officials are also dealing with the 130,000-acre Riverside Fire at 0% containment and Lionshead Fire at 138,000 acres and just 5% containment. Story continuesButte County Sheriff Kory Honea announced the additional deaths Saturday but did not provide any details. He said 13 people currently remain unaccounted for.
East of Los Angeles, firefighters are dealing with the Bobcat Fire, which stands just shy of 30,000 acres and only 6% containment. The fire left trails of smoke over the beaches of Southern California hotspots.
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