Oregon's Inferno: A State on Fire, a Nation Watching Oregon's firefighters are bracing for a battle against multiple blazes that threaten to consume everything in their path as dry air and strong winds sweep through the state this weekend.
The past few weeks have seen some of the most intense wildfires in recent history, with dozens of fires burning across the state, fueled by lightning strikes and exacerbated by climate change.
The Akawa Butte Fire, which has scorched 42 square miles near the town of Sisters, is a stark reminder of the devastating impact these blazes can have on communities.