‘Red Flag’ Conditions Drive Oregon Wildfires

‘Red Flag’ Conditions Drive Oregon Wildfires
A sign warning of impending fire danger is posted in Estacada, Ore., on Sept. 10, 2020. Nathan Howard/Getty Images
Scottie Barnes
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Emergency evacuation alerts went out to thousands of Oregonians overnight on Aug. 13 as wildfires exploded around the state.

On Monday morning, more than 2,100 personnel were working to contain 22 active fires burning on nearly 58,000 acres. Six of the blazes were characterized as large fires, according to Carol Connor of the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center.

Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
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Scottie Barnes writes breaking news and investigative pieces for The Epoch Times from the Pacific Northwest. She has a background in researching the implications of public policy and emerging technologies on areas ranging from homeland security and national defense to forestry and urban planning.
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