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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.
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 wildfire updates: Cram Fire grows to 77,158 acres in central Oregon
The Cram Fire reached 77,158 acres as of July 17, remaining the state's largest blaze and growing nearly 13,000 acres since July 16.
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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Officials say Cram Fire is 49% contained as some structural task forces head home
On Sunday, July 20, fire managers announced that the fire is now 49% contained and has burned 95,748 acres. “Cooler ...
Cram Fire burning near Madras grows to 95K acres, evacuation orders remain in effect
Officials reported Highway 97 was closed Tuesday north of Madras from milepost 70 to 75 due to the Cram Fire. Drivers should delays and use alternate routes, such as Highway 26. Highway 293 also had ...
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.
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Cram Fire caused by transformer, explodes to 64K acres overnight
The Cram Fire in northern Oregon has grown to 64 acres and is currently uncontained, prompting evacuations and air quality ...