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Oregon wildfire surges to 1,500 acres as crews battle against winds

Even when homes are not immediately threatened, a wildfire of this size can still disrupt daily life in major ways.
KTVZ

Zen Fire Containment Grows as Crews Make Progress on Suppression Efforts

Update: Central Oregon Fire Information is reporting the Zen Fire is now 40% contained, with the fire burning 1,500 acres.
KEZI

Pack a go-bag and plan your exit before Oregon wildfires hit

Oregon is heading into what will be one of the driest wildfire seasons in more than a decade. According to the Oregon ...
KOIN 6

Officials urge ‘Be Wildfire Aware’ as part of community event in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It may seem early but wildfire season is already here, with only about 10 relatively small but active fires burning in Oregon currently. That number is expected to increase as ...
Climate Compass on MSN

Maps reveal the parts of the US most vulnerable to future wildfires

Wildfire maps have become some of the most consequential documents in American emergency planning. They don't just show where ...