Author: Jake Thomas, Saphara Harrell and Rachel Alexander - Salem Reporter

SPECIAL REPORT: A night in hell – Santiam Canyon’s ordeal

Firefighters and citizens, trapped in Detroit by the fast-spreading wildfire in the early morning hours Tuesday, Sept. 8, gather at the Mongold state park. National Guard helicopters couldn’t get to them but they later escaped to the north. (Photo courtesy of Laura Harris) After a day kayaking, retired teacher Scott[Read More…]