Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon is back open between Baker City and Ontario after closing earlier on July 27 due to the Fox Fire. However, other highways, across central and eastern Oregon, remain closed due to 1.3 million acres of active wildfire.

After a relatively slow start to Oregon's fire season, prolonged dry conditions with the addition of thunderstorms and strong winds last week have caused the rapid growth of wildfires in several areas of the state. As of Tuesday morning, a total of ...

Dozens of large wildfires are burning across central and eastern Oregon, threatening homes, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving skies tinged with unhealthy air. Why it matters: The roughly 36 active fires are stretching firefighting resources to their limits.

But the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging well-meaning folks to use caution. “It’s important to leave wildlife wild, even after a fire,” their wildfire impact page cautions.