Haunting photo from 2020 fires inspires poet to capture devastation in Wild Bobcat

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The 2020 Labor Day Fires forever changed the landscape of several Oregon communities and the beloved wilderness surrounding them.

The devastation was captured in hundreds of pictures and video shot by firefighters, first responders, journalists, and residents.

In the Santiam Canyon, the cities of Detroit, Mill City, Gates, and communities west going toward Salem suffered horrific damage…

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