US: Forest fire kills 23

Wildfires in the western United States have wreaked havoc, killing 23 people and leaving dozens missing.

According to foreign media, the forest fires in Oregon, California and Washington have gone out of control, as a result of which thousands of acres of forests and agricultural lands have been burnt to ashes.

California wildfires are spreading rapidly, killing 19 people in California, three in Oregon and one in Washington, while injuring hundreds and leaving dozens missing.

More than 64,000 people in California have been forced to flee their homes due to the fire, while 40,000 people have been evacuated from the state of Oregon where the fire is spreading faster and about 500,000 people. Has also been ordered to be ready to leave the affected area.

The city of Portland, Oregon, is shrouded in clouds of smoke and yesterday the city was at the forefront of the world due to air pollution.