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Cram Fire in Oregon becomes largest US wildfire this year

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.
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.
Cram Fire reaches 73% containment, current largest wildfire in U.S.
The Cram Fire, burning northeast of Madras, grew more contained throughout Sunday, seemingly hindering the fire before reaching megafire status.
Cram Fire burning 95K acres near Madras is 49% contained
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - The Cram Fire burning about 95,000 acres in Jefferson County and Wasco County is now about 49% contained, according to fire officials on Sunday. On Sunday, cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped firefighters doing mop up work on the fire perimeter and around structures, officials said.
Oregon wildfire updates: Burdoin Fire erupts in Columbia Gorge, closes Highway 14
A new wildfire erupted on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge the afternoon of July 18, which has closed Highway 14.
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 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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Neighbor rallies to help 'kind-hearted' long-time resident who lost everything in Cram Fire
Kyle Butler witnessed the devastation firsthand and is now leading efforts to help his neighbor, Lynn Alps, rebuild her life.
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 parts of the state.
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Cram Fire in Jefferson County prompts Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations
The Cram Fire in Jefferson County north of Madras prompted Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations on Monday afternoon. Other nearby ...