Oregon Faces Multiple Wildfires Amid Red Flag Warnings
Lightning strikes and dry conditions spark numerous fires, prompting evacuations and firefighting efforts across the state.
- 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.
The Oregonian 