Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced on Friday that over 100 fires were started by lightning storms earlier in the week, creating a fast-moving and dynamic situation for the state. Emergency management officials have advised people to be prepared in case of evacuation and to check their current evacuation levels. They also urged immediate evacuation if feeling unsafe, regardless of the evacuation level.
Multiple new fire starts have been reported after over a thousand lightning strikes across Oregon in the last two days, with high temperatures and potential for more lightning forecasted for the weekend. Weather forecasts have declared Saturday as a First Alert Weather Day.
Firefighters have been working tirelessly to combat the fires, with resources being freed up through Governor Kotek declaring a statewide emergency for wildfires. The state is also managing evacuations to ensure the safety of residents.
For the latest air quality updates in Oregon, residents can visit a designated website. The situation in Oregon remains critical as firefighters continue to battle the blazes ignited by the recent lightning storms.
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