The Oregon pioneer statue — considered the Statue of Liberty of the state — caught on fire in the state's capital of Salem continues to deal with historic and deadly wildfires on September 9.

"I took this fly-over video because I found it ironic that with Oregon burning it appears as though it is melting or the metal is being heated mirroring the state it represents," said Ben, the filmer.

The Oregon pioneer is an iconic monument located in the capital of Oregon. It is similar to the Statue of Liberty however it represents pioneering and trailblazing on the new frontier. I took this video because I found it ironic that with Oregon burning it appears as though it is melting or the metal is being heated mirroring the state it represents.

I flew over most of downtown Salem including the Capitol and many shopping centers and restaurants