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Kais Bothe seeks relief from searing temperatures in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 30, 2021.
Across the Pacific Northwest and into Canada, a record-breaking heat wave has pushed death tolls into staggering territory. In British Columbia alone, at least 500 heat-related deaths have been recorded since last Friday. In Oregon, 95 deaths have been attributed to scorching temperatures, as well as about 20 in Washington.
The past week has brought unprecedented temperatures to a region of North America ill-equipped to handle extreme heat as authorities struggle to respond to thousands of emergency calls, hundreds of deaths, and explosive wildfires. The unprecedented event is also a sign of more danger to come as climate change leads to more extreme weather across the country.
Wrentham Market Fire in Wasco County burns estimated 7,222 acres, 78% contained
Officials said the fire destroyed one barn and an outbuilding. Evacuation orders remain in place for some homes east of Dufur.
Credit: KGW Author: KGW Staff Updated: 8:20 PM PDT July 2, 2021
WASCO COUNTY, Ore. The Wrentham Market Fire has burned an estimated 7,222 acres and is 78% contained as of Friday morning. Evacuation orders remain in place for some homes east of Dufur, according to the Oregon State Fire Marshal s Office.
Officials said the fire destroyed one barn and an outbuilding.
Fire officials previously estimated the fire had burned about 10,000 acres. The change in acreage is due to detailed mapping conducted Thursday.
Fire crews busy battling large wildfires in Oregon
Heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, firefighters are hoping people aren t careless because they ve got enough on their hands. Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 9:07 PM PDT July 1, 2021
DUFUR, Ore. Crews are working to contain a fire east of Dufur called the Wrentham Market Fire. As of Thursday, it has burned about 10,000 acres and crews have it 38% contained.
Those firefighters are dealing with a lot between the dry weather, heat and wind. Heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, they re hoping people aren t careless because they ve already got enough on their hands.
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