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Cram Fire in Oregon becomes largest US wildfire this year

Oregon’s Cram Fire Becomes Largest Wildfire In The US This Year, But Weather Could Help Fire Crews This Week
Fire crews are starting to get the upper hand on a wildfire in Central Oregon that exploded in size, fueled by dry conditions and hot temperatures. The Cram Fire has grown to be the largest of nearly 100 active fires in the United States.
Oregon's Cram fire nears 100K acres, now largest in the nation
The Cram fire burning in central Oregon is the largest wildfire in the nation as the Pacific Northwest sees an active start to the fire season. Why it matters: Thousands of acres have already been scorched and dozens of homes destroyed.
Cram fire in Central Oregon 73% contained; threat to homes declines after burning 95,000 acres
Firefighters reach 73% containment on Cram fire; threat to buildings significantly lowered in affected counties.
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 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.
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 FireOn Monday morning, fire officials said the fire is now 73% contained and has burned 95,
Oregon Cram Fire Blazes Into Largest Wildfire This Year
The Cram Fire in central Oregon has become the largest wildfire in the U.S. and is now nearing megafire status, a metric reached when 100,000 acres have been burned. The fire is currently 73 percent contained.
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.
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 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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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 ...