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Cram Fire in Oregon becomes largest US wildfire this year

Oregon wildfire updates: Burdoin Fire destroys 14 homes, Cram Fire reaches 73% containment
Burdoin Fire has destroyed 14 homes, closed Highway 14 and put the community of Lyle on a level 3 "go now" evacuation order.
3 more wildfires spark in central and northern Oregon; Cram fire edges toward ‘mega fire’ status
The Butte Creek fire, burning 30 miles northwest of Madras, also started Friday, this one on the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation. It has grown to 2,000 acres and is 5% contained, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. No homes have been burned.
Cram Fire grows to more than 90,000 acres in Central Oregon
The Cram Fire in Central Oregon has grown to more than 90,000 acres east of Madras, forcing evacuation orders across Jefferson and Wasco counties.
Oregon wildfire updates: Burdoin Fire grows to 11,000 acres, Cram Fire mop-up progressing
At least 850 personnel are fighting the Burdoin Fire and some national forest lands in the Columbia River Gorge are now closed.
Cram wildfire rapidly grows, burning more than 20,000 acres in central Oregon
The Cram fire, off of mile post 76 on Highway 97 near Willowdale and northeast of Pony Butte Road, has burned 20,000 acres and is 0% contained, according to the State of Oregon Fires and Hotspots Dashboard. There have been no reported injuries.
Oregon wildfire burns nearly 100,000 acres, approaches ‘megafire’ status
The Cram Fire in Oregon has burned over 95,000 acres. It could become a “megafire,” signaling it has burned 100,000 acres, in the near future. Centered in rural Oregon, the fire has not destroyed as many buildings as some smaller fires in California.
Oregon’s Cram Fire Now The Biggest In The U.S. This Year
A wildfire that started more than a week ago has now roared its way through homes and tens and thousands of acres to become the largest in Oregon and the United States this year. The Cram Fire is also dangerously close to becoming a so-called “megafire”.
Firefighters gain control over Cram Fire in central Oregon, now 73% contained
Firefighters have gotten the upper hand on the Cram Fire in central Oregon. READ MORE | Therapy dogs bring smiles and comfort to firefighters battling the Cram Fire On Monday morning, fire officials said the fire is now 73% contained and has burned 95,
Cram Fire in Oregon becomes largest US wildfire this year, burning over 95,000 acres
A wildfire in Central Oregon quickly grew over the weekend to become the nation's largest so far this year after burning over 95,000 acres.
Cram Fire reaches 73% containment, currently largest wildfire in US
The fire, which began on July 13, quickly grew to over 90,000 acres uncontained before firefighters made substantial progress containing it.
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Cram Fire’s growth slows dramatically, still 73% contained; Jefferson County reduces evacuation levels
The cooler weather has helped hundreds of firefighters battling the nearly 96,000-acre Cram Fire, where after several days of ...
Cram Fire in Oregon, the nation's largest blaze in 2025, nears megafire status
The fire, which broke out on July 13, exploded in size over recent days due to hot and dry conditions and gusty winds in ...
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Central Oregon Battles Megafire: Cram Fire Spans 94,000 Acres, Threatens Homes Near Madras
The Cram Fire in Central Oregon has expanded to 94,000 acres, prompting evacuations and challenging firefighting efforts.
Cram Fire destroys 4 homes, 2 structures as total area nears 100,000 acres
Dry and windy conditions will persist through Friday night. A weekend cold front will bring lower temperatures and higher ...
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Cooler weather helps crews increase containment on Cram Fire
Improved weather conditions in Central Oregon over the weekend helped wildland firefighters increase containment lines around ...
Therapy dogs bring smiles and comfort to firefighters battling the Cram Fire
Firefighting is hard enough on its own, but when you are away from home for extended periods, the challenges of the job can ...
Cram Fire Grows to Largest Wildfire in U.S. So Far This Year
The fire in Oregon ballooned to more than 95,000 acres amid shifting winds and dry air, but improved weather this weekend was ...