Dozens of Reagans were preparing for a “mass fatal incident” on Friday as dozens of wildlife were burned across the state.
“We know we are dealing with fire-related deaths and are preparing for a mass casualty event based on what we know and how many structures have been lost,” Andrew Phelps, the state’s director of emergency management, told reporters during the forest fire news. Said. Briefing with Gov. Kate Brown, according to Portland’s KIN-TV.
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At least eight deaths were reported in the state and Brown said dozens more were missing, including Jackson County and Marion County, east of the state capital Salem. Reg Rego has not announced the official count of death.
The two largest fires in the state were threatened by the gathering as they moved closer to the most populous part of the state, causing Portland to declare a state of emergency on Thursday.
More than 10% of the state’s population – about 500,000 people – has been told to be ready to evacuate or relocate their homes, as fires continue to destroy everything in their path.
Improved weather after days of heavy winds, heat and low humidity helped make efforts on the ground on Friday. “The wind blew a little down for us yesterday,” said Stephen Myers, of the state’s fire information team.
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Two counts of arson were also carried out on a suspect for setting fire to the Alameda in the southern part of the state. The suspect refused to start the fire.
The Associated Press contributes to this report.
