ilbusca/Getty Images/STOCK(NEW YORK) Most of Oregon is in extreme fire danger, as several fires are already burning, evacuations have been ordered in several regions and power has been shut off to thousands of customers due to the high fire risk. The largest active fire in the state is the Double Creek, which grew by over 41,000 acres overnight, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which coordinates wildfire incidents for agencies in Oregon and Washington. The Double Creek Fire, which was caused by lightning, has burned over 147,000 acres in northeastern Oregon since igniting on Aug. 30 and is 15% contained, fire officials said Saturday. Saturday fire update! 2️⃣ New Fires: Goat Rocks & Henderson Spring 1️⃣8️⃣ Existing Fires ✅No new lightning observed. ✅Cedar Creek is 36,377 acres and 12% contained. ✅Double Creek Fire is 142,791 acres and 15% contained. The fire saw 41,814 acres of growth overnight. pic.twitter.com/LrKLks85pK Northwest
(NEW YORK) — Most of Oregon is in extreme fire danger, as several fires are already burning, evacuations have been ordered in several regions and power has been shut off to thousands of customers due to the high fire risk. The largest active fire in the […]
ilbusca/Getty Images/STOCK(NEW YORK) Most of Oregon is in extreme fire danger, as several fires are already burning, evacuations have been ordered in several regions and power has been shut off to thousands of customers due to the high fire risk. The largest active fire in the state is the Double Creek, which grew by over
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