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Oregon Faces Multiple Wildfires Amid Red Flag Warnings

Lightning strikes and dry conditions spark numerous fires, prompting evacuations and firefighting efforts across the state.

Overview

  • Over 1,000 lightning strikes hit Oregon, igniting several small wildfires.
  • Evacuation warnings issued in Oakridge, Sweet Home, and Rogue River Canyon.
  • Governor Kotek invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Falls and Lone Rock fires.
  • Air quality advisories remain in effect for parts of Eastern Oregon due to smoke.
  • Fire restrictions and burn bans implemented in various regions to prevent further outbreaks.