http://time.com/4926381/wildfires-western-us-california-washington-montana-oregon-yosemite/
Over the past few weeks, many states like Oregon and California have been experiencing brutal and severe wildfires. 16 miles out of Portland, the wildfires have caused many to evacuate the area. This past week, the air quality in Portland was detected as hazardous on the air quality scale, making it extremely dangerous for a person to step out. In Northern California, the wildfires have burned nearly 14 square miles, evacuating nearly 80 homes and making thousands evacuate. This is not including the wildfire occurring in Southern California near Los Angeles, where it has said to be the closest wildfire near city limits.
​Wildfires can easily be caused, In many state parks, items like fireworks are prohibited because of the damage they can do, like wildfires. Cigarrettes and campfires that are not properly put out are also common causes to wildfires. A small fire can lead to something much more immense to the point where it burns down dozens of acres and putting people's homes and health at risk.
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