Authorities in Oregon now say more than 500,000 people statewide have been forced to evacuate because of wildfires. That’s over 10% of the state’s 4.2 million population. More than 1,400 square miles (3,625 square kilometers) have burned this week in the state. Authorities say the wildfire activity was particularly acute Thursday afternoon in northwestern Oregon as hot, windy conditions continued.
— source wsj.com | Sep 11, 2020