Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it
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Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires,...
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Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Officials warn an impending storm could exacerbate it
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Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it
BOISE (AP) — A wildfire burning in Oregon that’s kicking smoke into neighboring states is now the largest active blaze in the U.S., authorities said, and fire crews are bracing for a storm late Wednesday that’s expected to bring lightning, strong winds and the risk of flash floods.
Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires,...
Smoke from the Durkee Fire in Oregon was choking the air in Boise, Idaho, and beyond. An air quality warning was in effect for the entire region on Wednesday.
