Record-breaking wildfires, which have swept large cities in the western US into smog, have claimed the lives of dozens of people. This became known to USA Today.
At least 23 people were killed. Hundreds of Americans have suffered from the disaster, which has swept over 12 states. Most of the victims of the fire – 19 people – in the state of California.
More than 500,000 Oregon residents have been evacuated. The area of fires on the Pacific coast over the past day has grown by 1.5 times – up to 1.8 million hectares.
On September 10, the American media published footage showing that the smog has dragged on large cities in California, creating an “apocalyptic” picture. Smog swept the skies over Los Angeles and San Francisco, creating orange-red lighting. Locals compare what is happening with the end of the world.
Wildfires on the west coast of the United States occur every year, but they are usually not in full force by early September. According to experts, they are reaching such strength due to climate change.
