Wildfire news
Here are some recent wildfire news updates:
California
- The Oak Fire in Mariposa County has burned over 17,000 acres and is 30% contained. (Source: Cal Fire)
- The McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County has burned over 60,000 acres and is 20% contained. (Source: Cal Fire)
- The Fairview Fire in San Bernardino County has burned over 10,000 acres and is 50% contained. (Source: Cal Fire)
Oregon
- The Bootleg Fire in Klamath County has burned over 413,000 acres and is 95% contained. (Source: InciWeb)
- The Cedar Creek Fire in Lane County has burned over 12,000 acres and is 80% contained. (Source: InciWeb)
Washington
- The Chiwaukum Creek Fire in Chelan County has burned over 12,000 acres and is 70% contained. (Source: InciWeb)
- The Cle Elum Fire in Kittitas County has burned over 1,000 acres and is 50% contained. (Source: InciWeb)
National
- The National Interagency Coordination Center reports that there are currently 74 large wildfires burning across the United States, with over 1.2 million acres burned. (Source: NIFC)
- The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of California, Oregon, and Washington due to gusty winds and dry conditions. (Source: NWS)
International
- A wildfire in Greece has burned over 100,000 acres and has forced the evacuation of several villages. (Source: AP News)
- A wildfire in Turkey has burned over 50,000 acres and has forced the evacuation of several towns. (Source: BBC News)
Wildfire Prevention
- The National Park Service is urging visitors to be aware of wildfire risks and to follow safety guidelines when visiting national parks. (Source: NPS)
- The U.S. Forest Service is reminding the public to be cautious with fire and to fully extinguish campfires. (Source: USFS)
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up to date. For the latest information on wildfires, please visit the websites of local and national authorities, such as Cal Fire, InciWeb, and the National Interagency Coordination Center.