Five things to know about Oregon’s record wildfire season

Published on: 08/29/2026

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Brush and grass, not timber, have been the primary fuel for 1.8 million of the record 2.5 million acres burned in 2026 in Oregon. And nearly half of this year's wildfires were caused by humans.

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