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Oregon wildfires keep burning Monday as 2026 becomes worst year on record

KCBY Coos Bay

Aug 11, 2026

Oregon wildfires keep burning Monday as 2026 becomes worst year on record

Oregon wildfires keep burning as 2026 becomes the state's worst year on record. Big Grass tops 500K acres at 41% contained, Rowe Creek sparks Level 3 evacuations, and Highway 35 st…

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Oregon wildfires keep burning Monday as 2026 becomes worst year on record

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