Oregon faces a challenging fire season, with various wildfires burning across the state. The Burdoin Fire near Portland has reached nearly 11,000 acres, with significant evacuations and damage. Meanwhile, the Cram Fire in Central Oregon has become the largest fire of the year, affecting over 95,000 acres and nearing 77 percent containment. The climate forecast remains unfavorable, prompting a state of emergency declaration due to expected warm and dry conditions. Resources for tracking wildfires, air quality, and safety tips are readily available to the public.
The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center offers an interactive map detailing the perimeters of Oregon's wildfires, along with InciWeb providing similar tracking tools.
The Burdoin Fire, which began on July 18, has grown to nearly 11,000 acres with 13 percent containment, causing evacuations and destruction of homes.
Central Oregon's Cram Fire has burned more than 95,000 acres and is currently 77 percent contained, remaining the largest fire in the country this year.
Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency on July 16 due to the forecast of warm and dry conditions contributing to worsening fire risks.
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