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Oregon firefighters put out embers in Mill City, Oregon, on September 10, 2020, as they battle the Santiam Fire. - California firefighters battled the state's largest ever inferno on September 10, as tens of thousands of people fled blazes up and down the US West Coast and officials warned the death toll could shoot up in coming days. At least eight people have been confirmed dead in the past 24 hours across California, Oregon and Washington, but officials say some areas are still impossible to reach, meaning the number is likely to rise. (AFP)

Winds a worry as death toll reaches 35 from US' West Coast fires

Warnings of low moisture and strong winds that could fan the flames added urgency to the battle

14 Sep 2020 11:39 AM


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