32 major fires across Washington and Oregon

Lake-Chelan-WA-fire A helicopter prepares to drop water on the Pioneer Fire on the eastern side of Lake Chelan, Washington, U.S. July 29, 2024. © David Ryder, REUTERS

Luke 21:25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves

Important Takeaways:

  • The Pacific Northwest faces a multitude of major fires, blanketing the region in smoke and evacuation notices.
  • More than 1 million acres have burned in Oregon and in Washington, Governor Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation for the state Friday
  • There are 32 major fires across Oregon and Washington that are less than 99% contained as of Sunday morning, according to a Northwest Interagency Coordination Center report.
  • Over 9,000 people are under an evacuation notice in Oregon, with an estimated 1,251 people under a level three notice that advises residents to leave the area immediately, according to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management.

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