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Oregon wildfires: Burdoin Fire destroys 45 structures, red flag issued in S. Oregon
The Burdoin Fire has destroyed at least 45 structures on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge and hundreds of residents remain on a level 3 "go now" evacuation order near Lyle, Wash., for a blaze that's burned 11,200 acres so far and remains 13% contained. While firelines held strong through high winds on July 24, the fire is expected to stay active for at least the next day or two, according to a July 25 morning report. In southern Oregon, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for July 25 for the city of Klamath Falls and the Fremont-Winema National Forest. In more positive news, final updates have been issued for the Cram Fire that nearly became Oregon's first megafire of the season and the Board Shanty Fire south of Grants Pass. The Butte Creek Fire remains in steady condition. Here's the latest on wildfires burning across Oregon and in the Columbia River Gorge. Community meeting to be held for the Burdoin Fire A community meeting will be held for the Burdoin Fire at 6 p.m. on July 25 at The Dalles High School Auditorium, according to Klickitat County Emergency Dispatch. The meeting will cover updates regarding current operations, evacuation levels and disaster assistance support. The Burdoin Fire has completely destroyed at least 45 structures. The blaze that has burned 11,200 acres has reached 13% containment. According to a July 24 update, dangerous weather conditions with high temperatures and sustained winds are expected to last through July 25, with continued winds on July 26. This could exacerbate fire activity and potentially raise evacuation levels. The Sheriff's office is urging residents to remain alert and have an evacuation plan. The evacuations currently affect hundreds of people, and the entire town of Lyle remains on a Level 3 "go now" warning. Another small fire broke out in Klickitat County on July 23, called the Snyder Canyon Fire. The blaze is currently at 53 acres. Due to a swift response from local units, it has not increased in size since July 24. Numerous roads remain closed for the safety of the public and first responders. Fires and suppression activities may result in trees, rocks, and other debris on roadways. Road closures are posted at A map of Forest Service closures can be found at An evacuation map can be found at Red Cross emergency shelters are located at Grace Baptist Church, 1280 W. Jewett Blvd in White Salmon, and The Dalles Middle School, 1100 E. 12th St. in The Dalles, OR. Red flag warning in southern Oregon A red flag warning has been issued for July 25 across a large area in Southern Oregon, according to the National Weather Service. This includes the Fremont-Winema National Forest near Crater Lake, down to Klamath Falls and east and south of the Rogue Valley, Scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity with abundant lightning is forecasted. High winds also factor into the warning. "Gusts around 40 to 60 mph are possible with any thunderstorms that develop," the alert said. The red flag warning will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 25. View the hazard area in detail at Progress continues on the Butte Creek Fire The Butte Creek Fire burning on Warm Springs Reservation land remains at 30% containment, with limited growth since July 21. Per an update from CTWS Fire Management, weather conditions on July 24 pushed the fire into an area planned for burning and it is consuming the vegetation that could have otherwise threatened containment lines. As of the evening of July 24, the containment line was holding well. Road closure information can be found at: Evacuation Information is available at There have been no updates on the Greeley Heights fire burning on the Warm Springs Reservation, last listed at 381 acres. Final updates issued for Cram Fire and Board Shanty Fire The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office released what it expected to be its final daily update on the Cram Fire on July 24. The fire, now at 77% containment, and firefighting resources and excess equipment were being released from the incident to support other priorities. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up to further secure containment lines. Evacuations remain in effect for some zones around the fire. The ODF's Southwest Oregon District also issued its final update for the Board Shanty Fire south of Grants Pass. Firefighters continue to make steady progress across the incident, extinguishing lingering coals and smoking debris. Containment has now increased to 45% on the 474-acre fire. Currently, 183 personnel are assigned to the Board Shanty Fire, continuing mop-up work and containment efforts. On Thursday evening, the Josephine County Sheriff's Office canceled all remaining Level 1 – Be Ready evacuation notices. For the latest updates on evacuations for the Cram Fire: Jefferson County: Wasco County: Crook County: For the Board Shanty Fire, visit Rose Shimberg is an outdoors journalism intern at the Statesman Journal. Reach her at rshimberg@ This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon wildfires: Burdoin Fire destroys 45 structures in Gorge
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When will Memphis get relief from the heat? What fall forecast predicts for the Mid-South
Much of the Mid-South has been under a heat wave that seems to have no end in sight. Unfortunately, fall is not predicted to cool us off much. According to predictions from the Old Farmer's Almanac, the entire Southern United States region is expected to experience a warm, dry fall in 2025. Last year, the area saw above-average temperatures with slightly above-average precipitation. In Memphis, 2024 brought above-average temperatures in October and November by about 4 to 6 degrees. The fall months of September, October, and November also saw higher-than-normal rainfall. August in the Mid-South is expected to be near normal, with an equal chance of being slightly above or slightly below average temperatures. Here's when Memphis can expect to see some relief from the heat. Memphis heat wave will continue through next week Memphis and most of the Mid-South are expected to see heat indices in the 100s through July 31. The maximum heat index for the Mid-South ranges between 109 degrees and 116 degrees. Here are the maximum heat indices for Memphis through next week: July 25: 106 degrees July 26: 105 degrees July 27: 109 degrees July 28: 110 degrees July 29: 114 degrees July 30: 113 degrees July 31: 107 degrees August 1: 98 degrees More: Dangerous heat' will continue next week. 5 ways to stay cool When is the first day of fall? The first day of fall can be debated, depending on whether you follow the astrological date or the meteorological date. Fall officially begins on Sept. 22, based on the astrological calendar and the autumn equinox. The astrological date is based on the position of the sun in relation to the Earth. According to the meteorological calendar, fall begins earlier in the month on Sept. 1. The meteorological date is based on the 12-month calendar and the annual temperature cycle. How cool will fall 2025 be in Memphis? Unfortunately, the Mid-South is not expected to receive much relief from the heat this fall. The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry fall season for the entire state. The almanac lists the South as a region that can expect warmer-than-average weather this time of year. "September and October will be warmer than normal, with below-average rainfall," The Old Farmer's Almanac writes. The South is predicted to have an average temperature of 78 degrees in September, which is about 3 degrees above normal, and 4 inches of rain, about an inch below normal. October is predicted to have an average temperature of 64 degrees, one degree below normal, and 1.5 inches of rain, 1.5 inches below normal. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts that fall, spanning from September to November, has a 33% to 40% chance of being above normal in terms of temperatures. What was fall like in Memphis in 2024? Overall, Tennessee experienced fairly consistent temperatures and precipitation amounts in 2024. As expected, the temperatures were about equal to the daily normals for each month; however, there was significantly more precipitation than the state typically receives. In 2024, Memphis had an average temperature of 67.1 degrees for the three months of meteorological fall. September averaged 75.2 degrees, October averaged 68 degrees and November averaged 58 degrees. In the same three months, there was an average of 5.37 inches of rain. September totaled 9.89 inches, October totaled 0.76 inches and November totaled 5.46 inches. When does it usually cool off in Memphis? Memphis typically begins its journey into lower temperatures in late August, with the peak daily high dropping from 92 degrees to 91 degrees. After that, temperatures should start to drop steadily, as the average temperature in September ranges from 80 degrees at the start to 71 degrees at the end of the month. When examining meteorological fall, which spans from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30, the normal daily maximum temperature starts at 90 degrees on Sept. 1 and finishes at 57 degrees on Nov. 30. In Memphis, the average temperature in September is 76 degrees, with a normal total precipitation of 3.03 inches. October has a normal average temperature of 64.6 degrees, with a total precipitation normal of 3.98 inches. November in Memphis has an average temperature of 52.7 degrees and a total rainfall of 4.69 inches. Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: What Old Farmer's Almanac fall forecast predicts about Memphis heat Solve the daily Crossword
