Oregon wildfire updates: Cram Fire grows to 77,158 acres in central Oregon
The Cram Fire in Wasco and Jefferson counties reached 77,158 acres as of July 17, remaining the state's largest blaze and growing nearly 13,000 acres since July 16.
Widespread level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations for Wasco and Jefferson counties are still in place.
An evacuation map for Jefferson County can be found at: bit.ly/4miQOob.
An evacuation map for Wasco County can be found at: bit.ly/3GRezV3.
A Red Cross evacuation shelter is available at Jefferson County Middle School, 1180 SE. Kemper Way in Madras. Large animals can go to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds until July 18.
Air quality in Madras has increased to moderate as of July 17, unhealthy for sensitive groups in Prineville and moderate in the Bend and Redmond area.
Fire activity the night of July 16 was less than expected due to decreased winds. The fire still continues to challenge personnel on the ground.
With a red flag warning for high winds and low humidity through July 18, firefighters focused on strengthening containment lines the night of July 16 and point protection around structures.
At least 573 personnel were assigned to the fire.
Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Cram Fire on July 14, allowing the Oregon State Fire Marshal to send teams to conduct structure protection for homes in the area. It was the sixth time Kotek has invoked the act so far this fire season.
More: Kotek declares state of emergency in Oregon due to imminent threat of wildfire
Highway 97 is now open. Information about road closures can be found on Trip Check.
Mariah Johnston is an outdoors journalism intern at the Statesman Journal. Reach her at mjohnston@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon wildfires: Cram Fire grows to 77,158 acres in central Oregon
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