Cram Fire nears megafire status in Central Oregon
The fire, which began July 13, is now acres with 775 personnel actively engaged in the battle.
Evacuations remain in effect. Jefferson, Wasco and Crook County Sheriffs have issued Level 3 (Go Now), Level 2 (Be Set), and Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuations across multiple zones.Despite the large fire, officials said there are no closures to Bureau of Land Management land 'at this time.' But conditions are constantly monitored and may change.
Burdoin Fire evacuations expand east, Lyle at Level 3 'Go Now'
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the Cram Fire was sparked by a transformer in the area. However, the cause remains under investigation.
In recent years, Oregon has seen several megafires during peak fire season, .
That historic season burned well over a million acres of land statewide. and burned more acreage than in the 2020 season.
The KOIN 6 Weather team will continue to monitor wildfire dangers and wildfire smoke impacts as the season heads into the hottest and driest stretch of the year.
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