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Oregon Governor Says State Has Been 'Pushed to Its Limits' by Wildfires

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   'ŻOregon Governor Kate Brown says her state has been "pushed to its
   limits" by the historic wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of
   hectares of land and wiped out entire communities.

   Brown told reporters Monday night that she has asked President Donald
   Trump to issue a major disaster declaration for the Pacific Northwest
   U.S. state, which would make additional federal resources available to
   beleaguered firefighters and other emergency personnel. President Trump
   had already issued a federal emergency declaration for Oregon last
   week.

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