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Oregon’s Cram Fire Reaches 49% Containment as Cooler Weather Aids Operations

State authorities will adjust staffing levels to maintain containment efforts throughout the coming days.

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MADRAS, OR - 15 JULY 2025: A satellite view captures dense smoke plumes driven by extreme heat, gusty winds, and rugged terrain. The Cram Fire in Oregon is currently the state's largest active wildfire,
A firefighter sprays water to contain the blaze in Oregon in this image posted to X by the Oregon State Fire Marshal on July 19.
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Overview

  • The Cram Fire has scorched over 95,740 acres in central Oregon, making it the largest wildfire in the United States so far this year.
  • Crews are concentrating on mop-up operations and strengthening perimeter lines under higher humidity and cooler temperatures.
  • More than 900 firefighters supported by 88 engines and eight helicopters remain deployed as the fire holds the nation’s top response priority.
  • At least four homes and two other structures have been destroyed and evacuation orders persist across Jefferson, Wasco and Crook counties, with some zones beginning to reopen.
  • Officials maintain a state of emergency as investigators probe the blaze’s origin and monitor its potential to exceed 100,000 acres and achieve megafire status.