How many homes were destroyed in the Almeda fire?

We kept it up real nice and had just done a bunch of work on it this summer.” Jackson County originally said some 2,700 structures were destroyed in the Almeda fire that broke out just North of Ashland then roared through the cities of Talent and Phoenix and into the outskirts of Medford.

When did the Almeda drive fire in Oregon start?

On September 8, 2020 a human caused fire started on the north end of Ashland, Oregon. Driven by winds over 40 mph, it left a 9-mile-long path of destruction burning over 2,800 structures and killing 3 people in just a few hours.

What was the poverty rate in the Almeda drive fire?

Nearly 20% of the population in the fire area lives in poverty. The American Community Survey provides an estimate of poverty rates by census tract. In this map tracts with darker purple color have higher rates of poverty. Several large mobile home parks and apartment complexes burned along with many small businesses.

Where can I view the Almeda drive fire?

A live feed of the data is available through ArcGIS Living Atlas here. While VIIRS typically collects several views of mid latitudes per day, the fire burned so quickly that we only get three snapshots as the fire burned.

Where did people go after the Almeda fire?

Immediately following the Almeda Fire on September 8, hundreds of people sought indoor shelter at the Jackson County Expo fairgrounds. The Red Cross closed the mass shelter early this month while relocating evacuees to hotels. The Red Cross has provided 175 hotel rooms to house 300 people, according to Jackson County Emergency Manager John Vial.

How big was the Almeda fire in Oregon?

A cat is seen walking around a neighborhood after wildfires destroyed an area of Phoenix, Ore., Sept. 10, 2020. A second death has also been announced in connection with the Almeda Fire, which has burned more than 5,700 acres and destroyed 700 structures.

Who was charged with arson in the Almeda fire?

Bakkela initially was arrested on Tuesday for a probation violation on an original charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. He was charged Friday afternoon in connection with the Almeda Fire. He is currently booked at the Jackson County Jail and will likely be arraigned on Monday.

How many homes were lost in the Oregon Fire?

This information will help FEMA officials determine how much need there is in each community. More than half the homes lost to Oregon wildfires this summer are in Jackson County, where the Almeda Fire destroyed more than 2,300 homes. So far only 500 people there have registered and qualify for FEMA housing assistance.