Wildfire in Klamath County, Oregon Has Destroyed 43 Homes

The Golden Fire burning in Klamath County has destroyed 43 homes and another 43 "outbuildings," according to the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). However, that number could change as conditions improve and task forces finish making damage assessments, OSFM said.

Most of the structures are believed to have been destroyed on July 22, the day the fire started, the OSFM reported.

"Our hearts go out to the Bonanza community and those affected by the Golden Fire,’ said Matt Howard, Oregon Department of Forestry Team 2 Incident Commander, in a news release. "We grieve with the community and your loss. Our goal on this fire has been, and will continue to be, to contain this fire to minimize its impact. Our job now is to fully suppress this fire so the recovery process can begin. That is our commitment to you."

The fire is located about 11 miles north the town of Bonanza. As of Tuesday morning, it has burned about 2,052 acres and is 9% contained. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined.