Oregon man who lost home during 2020 wildfires testifies in Pacific Power lawsuit: 'Everything was gone'

One by one, plaintiffs in the lawsuit and other witnesses are sharing their stories from the destructive Labor Day wildfires that burned across Oregon in 2020.

PORTLAND, Ore. — In a landmark case concerning Oregon’s destructive 2020 wildfires and whether utility company Pacific Power carries any responsibility, plaintiffs and witnesses are sharing their experiences and, often, their stories of destruction.

“[The firefighter] said ‘stop what you’re doing and look and it’s something I’ll never forget,” said Richard Jensen, fighting back tears. “There were flames about 20 feet tall and with the wind they were coming very, very fast.”

In Multnomah County Circuit Court on

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