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In the wake of over a thousand lightning strikes across Oregon in the past 48 hours, numerous new fires have been ignited, particularly within the Umpqua National Forest. Among these, the Trail Fire stands out as the largest, currently estimated at around 200 acres and burning just east of Diamond Lake. Authorities have issued Level 2 and Level 3 evacuation orders for nearby areas in Douglas County due to its rapid spread.
As the sun rises, visible satellite imagery is revealing A LOT of smoke along & east of the Cascades. Burns, OR is waking up to hazardous air quality. Over 1,000 lightning strikes occurred in OR
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