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World Service,12 Sep 2020,53 mins

Oregon wildfires: Dozens of people missing in deadly blazes

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Dozens of people are missing in Oregon as wildfires continue to rage across the western US state. Meanwhile, misinformation about the source of the fires has been rife on social media. Journalist Shane Burley reports from Oregon on how these rumours are impeding journalists' ability to cover the fires. Also in the programme, Rio Tinto's boss is quitting after the destruction of Aboriginal sites in Australia. Netflix co-CEO Reed Hastings checks in with our sister station Marketplace to discuss his new book.And Michael Green of the Social Progress Imperative discusses their latest survey on those quality of life factors that go beyond mere economic growth. And in the Asian community, weddings often last for several days and are well known for the sheer number of invitees, their opulence and the cost. But with coronavirus putting a stop to large gatherings, the BBC's Nisha Patel has been finding out what it means for the future of Asian weddings. All through the programme we'll be joined by Sinead Mangan of ABC in Perth. (Picture credit: Getty Images.)

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