Reddish Haze Hangs Over Oregon as Wildfires Burn Across Pacific Northwest
The sky turned red above Depoe Bay, Oregon, on September 8, as multiple wildfires raged across the Pacific Northwest.
Footage shows Bella Beach, in Lincoln County, under a reddish-orange haze. At least 20 “large” fires were burning in Oregon and Washington on September 8 , officials said.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department reported three fires across Lincoln County, issuing evacuation notices and closing down roadways.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act in response to the fires, allowing the state fire marshal to assist local firefighting departments with resources. Credit: thebiglabluntski via Storyful
