Smoke and Heat: A Deadly Climate Combo Unfolding in Oregon

Oregon’s wildfire situation has gone from bad to worse. Just a few days into August, this year has officially set the record for most acres burned in a single Oregon wildfire season. We’re currently sitting at over 2 million acres burned, surpassing the previous record set in 2024. Sadly, the fires are still far from contained, and Oregon’s available resources to fight them are spread thin – and there are still months left to go of wildfire season. Our hearts are with each and every Oregonian impacted by the wildfires, and all the firefighters putting their lives on the line to contain them. Now, two additional factors have entered the ...