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Massive Oregon wildfire spreads but remote location limits scope of damage
The monstrous wildfire burning in Oregon has grown to one-third the size of Rhode Island and spreads each day. But evacuations and property losses have been minimal compared with much smaller blazes in densely populated areas of California.
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1,210-square-kilometre Bootleg Fire has resulted in evacuation of at least 2,000 homes but no deaths
The Associated Press ·
Posted: Jul 19, 2021 10:08 PM ET | Last Updated: July 20
A firefighter works in an area burned by the Bootleg Fire near Bly, Ore., on Monday. The 1,210-square-kilometre wildfire, which has grown to a third the size of Rhode Island, was 25 per cent contained. (David Ryder/Reuters)
Large-scale wildfires spread in Oregon, but remote areas limit damage
The terrible wildfires burning in Oregon have grown to one-third the size of Rhode Island and spread for several kilometers every day. But compared with much smaller fires in densely populated areas of California, evacuation and property damage are minimal.
The jaw-dropping scale of the blaze is in stark contrast to its relatively small impact on people, highlighting the vastness of the American West and reminding people that Oregon larger than the United Kingdom is still a major rural state, albeit mainly for its The largest city is known as Portland.
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Patio furniture in high demand, low supply as summer heats up
By Courtney Godfrey
Patio furniture in high demand, low supply as summer heats up
As Minnesotans enjoy an exceptionally warm and sunny start to summer, those in the market for new patio furniture will likely find themselves waiting months for delivery.
(FOX 9) - As Minnesotans enjoy an exceptionally warm and sunny start to summer, those in the market for new patio furniture will likely find themselves waiting months for delivery.
At Yardbird in St. Louis Park, sets that used to be delivered in less than six weeks may now take up to 16 weeks. At big box retailers, it could take even longer.