Wildfire death toll climbs as blazes continue to rage in US
At least 31 people have died from the wildfires which continue to rage across the West Coast of the United States. Oregon's emergency management director, Andrew Phelps, said officials were “preparing for a mass fatality event” and that thousands of structures had been destroyed. More than 1,500 square miles have burned in the state during recent days, but if the fires merge, they could generate enough heat to send embers thousands of feet into the air, potentially igniting other areas. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit California on Monday where officials will brief him on the devastation brought by the wildfires. Like us on Facebook: / theindependentonline Follow us on Twitter: / independent Follow us on Instagram: / the.independent Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content and live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB
