Oregon wildfires: Smoke from Slate Fire seen from Detroit Lake

By Emma Logan and Elliott Deins
Salem Statesman Journal
July 24, 2024
Category: Forest Fires
Region: United States, US West

As wildfires continue to burn across Oregon, extreme weather is forecast for Eastern Oregon. According to the Oregon State Fire Marshal, the weather is forecast to be most extreme Wednesday afternoon and evening, with a red flag, excessive heat and flash flood warnings in place. The area is also forecast to see lightning, winds that could reach 60 mph and high temperatures. “We are working with every tool we have to protect people and property,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said in a press release on Wednesday. “The Oregon structural fire service, our out-of-state firefighters, and our wildland partners are working relentlessly around the clock. I want to say thank you. This is a monumental challenge that every firefighter and support staff is rising to.” Here’s the latest on wildfires burning across Oregon.

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