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Cram Fire in Oregon Nears Megafire Status, Burning Over 95,000 Acres
21 Jul
Summary
- Cram Fire in Oregon has burned 150 square miles, nearly 100,000 acres
- Fire is 73% contained, but still threatens hundreds of buildings
- Cram Fire is the largest wildfire in the U.S. so far in 2025
The Cram Fire, which broke out in Oregon on July 13, has been burning for over a month and has now impacted nearly 100,000 acres of land. Fueled by strong winds and high temperatures, the fire has grown to cover 150 square miles, nearly reaching the threshold for a "megafire" as defined by the U.S. Interagency Fire Center.
Firefighters have made some progress in containing the blaze, which is currently 73% contained. However, hundreds of buildings remain threatened, and four houses have already been destroyed. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place across several counties in the region, as officials anticipate cooler weather and higher humidity to help moderate the fire's behavior. More than 930 firefighters are working tirelessly to extinguish the Cram Fire, which is currently the largest wildfire in the United States so far in 2025.
