10 people are so far dead and over half a million have been forced to flee homes in the US state of Oregon amid deadly wildfires that are raging across the West Coast. Dozens of infernos are sweeping large areas fanned by hot and dry winds. More than 100 wildfires are currently scorching 12 western US states. Oregon, California and Washington have borne the brunt of the wildfires, which have in several cases destroyed entire towns. Scary images show thick smoke bellowing, flames raging and skies turning hauntingly orange due to the massive fires.