"A Look At Megafires As An Oregon Wildfire Approaches The 100,000-Acre Mark"

"A wildfire burning in a sparsely populated region of central Oregon has become the largest fire this year and is on the verge of surpassing 100,000 acres to become what’s officially known as a megafire.

Nearly 900 personnel have been battling the Cram Fire about 100 miles (160 kilometers) southeast of Portland, and they have it about 73% contained with more than 95,000 acres burned.

Here’s a look at what megafires are and their increasing frequency in the warming world."

Isabella O’Malley and Sarah Brumfield report for the Associated Press July 22, 2025.

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