In 1959, a truckload of explosives in downtown Roseburg blew up and leveled six blocks. Ten people were killed. Photo:
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From floods to fires
Earthquakes are not the only disaster to fear
While the anticipated Cascadia earthquake gives us a specific reason to prepare, history reminds us that plans put in place now could well be activated for other unexpected events. Within the last few years, Oregon and Northern California have been hit by massive wildfires, flooding, mudslides, train derailments and chemical spills.
Catastrophic floodwaters in 2007 cut Vernonia off from the rest of the world.
The Barry Point Fire near Lakeview in 2012. More than 30 homes were evacuated.
