The forecast for light rain in the Pacific Northwest has raised hopes that some of the raging fires in Oregon on Thursday could be contained.
But rains also carry the risk of flash floods in burned areas, according to the National Weather Service. Areas near the Archie Creek and Thilesen fires, P.T. There are flash flush clocks until 11 a.m. Thursday.
Heavy showers are possible in Cascade and Cascade foothills until late this evening, forecasters said.
In this photo provided to Don Ryan, Wilmette Bridge and Downtown Portland, Ore., September 16 from the heavy smoke of wildfires. Dangerously polluted air is flowing from the West Coast wildlife, it is rushing into homes and businesses, squeezing into cars through air conditioning vents. And already closed by the coronavirus epidemic prevents people from walking in the park or enjoying the trip. (Via Don Ryan AP)
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Glide near Archie Creek Fire near Diamond Lake and the beds on Highway 138 can also wash away debris from steep and burnt areas, according to the weather service.
The Oregon Public Broadcasting report said the rains could help improve the horrific air quality caused by the smoke coming from the fires along the west coast.
Land and property at an intersection in the Blue River, Ore, burned down on Sept. 14, eight days after a holiday farm fire engulfed the area’s business district. The fire destroyed more than 300 structures. (Andy Nelson / AP, Register-Guard by the Pool)
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The rains will change the atmosphere, pushing smoke-free air from 500.00 feet to lighten the smoke, NWS meteorologist David Bishop told the outlet.
Authorities also warned drivers that floodwaters could sink the car as much as a foot.
More than 30 people have died in wildfires in Oregon, Washington and California in recent weeks – 25 in Golden State alone, according to officials. Some of them were found trapped in vehicles or near the road, apparently killed while trying to flee.
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In California, which is still facing a drought, officials said at least 26 large wildfires broke out on Thursday, with more than 17,000 firefighters fighting them and the effort involving more than 100 aircraft.
In this August 18 photo, an air tanker is overturned while being fired by the Spanish Flat Community in Napa County, Calif., Involved in a fire at the LNU Lightning Complex, creating some of the most devastating wildfire in the West Coast states. In modern times. (AP Photo / Noah Burger, file)
Hundreds of Marines and Navy sailors will help record a record-breaking fire season to begin firefighting training this week. They will join Army soldiers who are already helping in the state.
Christina Coleman of Fox News contributed to this report.
