Dozens still missing as weather helps wildfires fight in Oregon

Buildings are engulfed in flames (Kevin Jantzer/AP)
Buildings are engulfed in flames (Kevin Jantzer/AP)
Sat, 12 Sep, 2020 - 10:28
Andrew Selsky and Sara Cline, Associated Press

Easing winds and a rise in humidity have helped firefighters battle massive blazes in Oregon that have taken a deadly toll across the US state.

Governor Kate Brown said dozens of people are still missing and tens of thousands have been forced to flee their homes.

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