A lightning-sparked wildfire in eastern Oregon has grown to nearly 270,000 acres, making it the largest active wildfire currently burning in the United States. The Durkee Fire, which started over a week ago near the Oregon-Idaho state line, remains uncontained as of Thursday morning.
Fueled by high temperatures, dry vegetation, and strong winds, the fire has rapidly expanded, consuming an area larger than the city of Indianapolis. The blaze is just one of 31 large wildfires burning across Oregon, with the state experiencing a significant uptick in fire activity.
