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Tina Kotek declares Oregon wildfire emergency as heat, drought worsen
Tina Kotek declares Oregon wildfire emergency as heat, drought worsen
Tina Kotek declares Oregon wildfire emergency as heat, drought worsen

Published on: 06/16/2026

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Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday declared a wildfire state of emergency in Oregon, where 17 counties already have a declared drought.

While Oregon’s first 2026 heatwave is winding down Tuesday, heat and drought are expected to worsen through the summer and will heighten wildfire risks across Oregon, spurring Gov. Tina Kotek to declare a state of emergency.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2026/06/oregon-just-declared-a-state-of-emergency-for-wildfires-and-officials-say-conditions-will-only-get-worse.html

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