At least six men have been sued for reportedly starting fires in Oregon on purpose. Reports said that this happens in the wake of widespread wildfires in the west coast region.

According to authorities, one suspect damaged over a dozen homes and endangered people. The second suspect allegedly burned hundred of acres in Lane County.

The four other suspects reportedly caused more minor flames, which were put out. However, authorities said none of the suspects were allegedly motivated by politics.

Unsubstantiated rumors were passed around Oregon, saying that left-wing extremists started wildfires. This resulted in reports of armed locals east of Portland setting up roadblocks.

"Deputies responded to reports some people were armed and asking for identification of the folks they stopped," Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese said in a report.

"We told people engaging in this behavior that roadways are open to all users, and their actions are illegal and they could be subject to citation or arrest," Reese added.

Authorities in Douglas County and Jackson County were said to be getting false claims of arrests.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that rumors spread just like wildfire, and now their 911 dispatchers and professional staff are flooded with inquiries on an "untrue" rumor that six Antifa members have been arrested for setting fires in Douglas County, Oregon.

Meanwhile, recent reports said that at least eight people have died and a dozen are still missing from Oregon's wildfires. Over 3,927 residents are staying in shelters, and 573 people have signed up for help from FEMA.

The wildfires have scorched over a million acres, destroying 1,616 homes, and burning 1,461 buildings.

Oregon wildfire insurance payouts process would be a long way before recipients could receive the payouts. People are beginning to return to their properties to discover homes, barns, and vehicles destroyed.

Brad Hilliard, the spokesman for Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services, said it would take a while to tally just what they have lost.

Hilliard said that they encourage people to take their time with the process and understand that their insurance company needs time to handle things. He added that this is because they are handling a large number of claims across the country.

Homeowner insurance policies typically cover wildfires in the same way they would cover a typical house. However, Hillard said that autos require separate coverage.

Hillard noted that Oregon fields 1,400 insurance and financial complaints a year. He advised people who suffered from wildfire losses to resist any pressure to settle their claims before they are ready. He added that people should carefully catalog what they have lost and what it was worth to rebuild.

The state also offers some advice on how to begin the claims process. It includes notifying insurance companies immediately about evacuation and asking about advances on your claim, as well as taking photos of damaged items and do not throw them out until the claims adjuster has seen them.

The wildfires did not only affect Oregon. It also spread to Washington and California.

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