Oregon wildfire burns nearly 100,000 acres, approaches ‘megafire’ status

Centered in rural Oregon, the fire has not destroyed as many buildings as some smaller fires in California, in today's financial world

On the other hand, This analysis suggests that Cram Fire in Oregon broke out on July 13 and has been burning ever since

Fueled by strong winds and high temperatures, it’s burning southeast of Portland, in a sparsely populated area, considering recent developments

Firefighters have made some gress with the fire (something worth watching)

It's currently 73% contained, according to Oregon officials

The data indicates that fire is the biggest, to date, in the U (an important development). (Fire season, however, typically peaks in the late summer months. ) As of 11:00 p

Furthermore, Interagency Fire Center’s definition of a megafire, a term meant to underscore the size and severity of massive fires (much the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale defines hurricanes), amid market uncertainty

Additionally, The Cram Fire’s location has made it a possible megafire that doesn’t have the same level of tragedy as smaller fires have in California

To date, only four houses have been destroyed, though hundreds of other buildings are still threatened

Conversely, The cause of the fire is still unknown

At the same time, Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place across at least three counties – Jefferson, Wasco and Crook County, per Central Oregon Fire

Officials said in an Sunday they were fire anticipating cooler weather, higher humidity and possibly rain to help “moderate fire behavior (noteworthy indeed)

The Cram Fire is, by far, the largest in the country right now, but it’s far from the only wildfire that is threatening land across the U

Moreover, Explore this year's list, in this volatile climate.