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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cram Fire approaches megafire status, crosses 90K acres
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Cram Fire, burning about 15 miles north of Madras in Central Oregon, has grown to 94,000 acres as of Friday morning. The fire sparked on Sunday, July 13, and is actively burning through tall grass, brush, and some timber. Growth is expected to continue Friday afternoon and evening as breezy conditions develop. Wildfire in Clackamas County prompts Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations for campsites, hikers A Red Flag Warning is in effect Friday with wind gusts topping out around 35 mph and relative humidity dipping as low as 10%, creating dangerous fire weather conditions. If it continues to grow, the Cram Fire could become Oregon's first 'megafire' of the season – a term used for wildfires that burn over 100,000 acres. In recent years, Oregon has seen several megafires during peak fire season, . That historic season burned well over a million acres of land statewide. and burned more acreage than in the 2020 season. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the Cram Fire was sparked by a transformer in the area. Officials have issued Level 3 'Go Now,' Level 2 'Be Set,' and Level 1 'Be Ready' evacuations for both counties. Updated maps for Jefferson County and Wasco County are available. The KOIN 6 Weather team will continue to monitor wildfire dangers and wildfire smoke impacts as the season heads into the hottest and driest stretch of the year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cram Fire nears megafire status in Central Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — approaching the 100,000-acre megafire status, continues to burn in Central Oregon about 15 miles north of Madras. However, cooler temps and lower wind speeds this weekend 'will likely moderate fire behavior,' officials said Saturday. The fire, which began July 13, is now acres with 775 personnel actively engaged in the battle. Evacuations remain in effect. Jefferson, Wasco and Crook County Sheriffs have issued Level 3 (Go Now), Level 2 (Be Set), and Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuations across multiple the large fire, officials said there are no closures to Bureau of Land Management land 'at this time.' But conditions are constantly monitored and may change. Burdoin Fire evacuations expand east, Lyle at Level 3 'Go Now' According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the Cram Fire was sparked by a transformer in the area. However, the cause remains under investigation. In recent years, Oregon has seen several megafires during peak fire season, . That historic season burned well over a million acres of land statewide. and burned more acreage than in the 2020 season. The KOIN 6 Weather team will continue to monitor wildfire dangers and wildfire smoke impacts as the season heads into the hottest and driest stretch of the year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Colorado first responders bike across the state to honor fallen officer Evan Dunn
A group of first responders is biking from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins to raise money and honor one of their own. Shield616 is an organization that provides Colorado first responders with vests designed to protect against rifle rounds. CBS Many bulletproof vests are not designed to stop bullets from a rifle; however, the angel vests they donate are and can be worn all day long. The "Tour de Shields616" ride this week serves two purposes -- to help raise money to protect first responders, and to honor fallen officer Evan Dunn of Golden Police Department. The team prepared for day two of a four-day ride covering 260 miles across the state of Colorado with Officer Dunn on their hearts and minds. "This means a lot to me today to be able to ride for him and ride in his memory," Sgt. Curtice Condreay told CBS Colorado. Condreay is a sergeant with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and helped train Officer Dunn. "His name is the only name on our jerseys this year," Condreay said. "Unfortunately, over the last six years, we've added a lot of names, but this year means a lot." "On the back of our jerseys, we have Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn, his name and his end of watch," said Jake Skifstad, the founder of Shield616. "We had it designed into the roadway because I've been telling the riders that we're out here riding not only to better protect our first responders, but also to honor Officer Evan Dunn's memory and his service and his sacrifice." Skifstad was involved in both the New Life Church and Planned Parenthood tragic shootings in Colorado Springs, which led him to start the organization. Skifstad will lead the team as they stop at the Golden Police Department Friday afternoon, where they'll present each rider with a patch in honor of Officer Dunn. "When they're out there pedaling, and they're hurting when they want to quit, or they want to slow down, I tell them, 'Hey, remember that name that's on the back of that jersey,'" Skifstad said. "Right now, 'National Police Week,' I can tell you that family is also hurting, and their pain will never fully go away." The tour will end in Fort Collins on Sunday at Angel Armour headquarters, the company that makes the vests they donate. Part of the celebration will include equipping the entire Federal Heights Police Department with new vests.
