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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.
Oregon wildfire burns almost 100K acres, approaching rare megafire status
The Cram Fire in central Oregon has burned more than 95,000 acres, becoming the nation's largest wildfire this year.
In Shifting Winds, Central Oregon Wildfire Surpasses 40,000 Acres
Gusty, shifting winds and high temperatures have caused a wildfire in central Oregon to spread rapidly, reaching more than 40,000 acres and prompting evacuations from ranches and communities in two counties, the authorities said on Tuesday.
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.
The largest wildfire in the US this year looks set to become a ‘megafire’ after covering nearly 100,000 acres
Megafires were once considered a rare phenomenon, but in recent years, they have become increasingly common and are lasting longer. They are broadly defined by their size - 100,000 acres or more - though some experts say they must also have an unusually large impact on people and the environment.
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.
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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New wildfires continue to spark in Oregon as the state enters peak fire season
New wildfires continue to spark in Oregon as the state barrels into peak fire season. The Burdoin , Butte Creek and Greeley ...
Oregon wildfire is the largest in the country
The Cram fire northwest of Madras in Jefferson and Wasco counties is the largest wildfire burning in the country, according ...
Crews in Oregon make progress against the nation's largest wildfire in 2025
The Cram Fire, which has scorched over 150 square miles of land in central Oregon, is still raging more than a week after it ...
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DEQ issues air quality advisory for Jefferson, Klamath counties due to wildfire smoke; rest of local area also affected
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday for Klamath and Jefferson ...
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 ...
Helicopter drops water as aerial crews battle wildfire in central Oregon
Wildfires were seen in Jefferson County as the County Sheriff’s Office posted a video of a firefighting helicopter dropping water with smoke rising in the background.
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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.
US could see "megafire" as Oregon blaze grows
The Cram fire has spread to 95,000 acres, just shy of the 100,000 acres that would class it as the country's first megafire ...