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In a concerning report from OPB, wildfires are once again ravaging the West, with Oregon, California, and Washington bearing the brunt. This summer has been particularly alarming for us Oregonians who have watched these fires grow more intense each year. Now, the Durkee Fire near the Oregon-Idaho border has become the largest active fire in the U.S., creating its own weather patterns and posing severe threats to our communities.
The Durkee Fire, which ignited on July 17th, has already scorched nearly 400 square miles. As of late Wednesday, fire crews were on high alert, anticipating a storm expected to bring lightning, strong winds, and the risk of
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