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Historic wildfires in Washington and Oregon have destroyed at least 846 structures and scorched 2 million acres, with firenados and extreme conditions complicating firefighting efforts.
Historic wildfires in Washington and Oregon have burned 2 million acres and destroyed at least 846 structures. Firefighting efforts are being complicated by extreme conditions including firenados—rotating columns of flame that form in intense heat.
Two million acres is a scale that makes previous fire seasons seem contained by comparison. The emergence of firenados and other extreme fire behavior suggests the conditions are producing phenomena firefighters aren't equipped to handle. This level of destruction is reshaping what's considered normal fire season in the region.
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