Oregon's 2024 fire season has incurred nearly $350 million in costs, with leaders struggling to secure funding to cover existing debts and ongoing recovery.
Governor Tina Kotek will convene a special session of the Legislature on December 12 to allocate at least $218 million from the state's general fund.
More than half of the costs associated with this fire season will eventually be funded by federal disaster relief, as confirmed by Kotek's office.
Oregon's emergency response agencies face a critical financial challenge, aiming to address and settle outstanding fire-related expenses promptly before federal assistance arrives.
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