OREGON - A 12-year-old boy was found dead Wednesday along with his dog and grandmother, after wildfires raged across the West Coast.The young boy, Wyatt Tofte, and his dog, perished in the family car while trying to escape the flames, Fox News reported.
Wyatt’s grandmother Peggy also died in the fire.The boy's mother, Angela Mosso, is in critical condition with severe burns.RELATED: Resources 'extremely taxed' as crews battle Sumner Grade FireWyatt’s father confirmed the death to Portland news affiliate KGW.
Wyatt’s uncle and Peggy’s son, Lonnie Bertalotte, also confirmed the deaths in a Facebook post Wednesday.“The Lions Head fire took the life of many people today including my mom Peggy Mosso and nephew Wyatt Tofte.