An immense wildfire in Oregon is now the largest active blaze in the US, and has grown so big that it’s creating its own weather.
The so-called Durkee fire was sparked by lightning and has since grown to nearly 245,000 acres (97,000 hectares). The fire is threatening homes in and around the communities of Durkee, Huntington and Rye Valley, as well as a major highway, cell towers and power infrastructure in the area. Fire crews and equipment from 22 states were battling the blaze.
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