Oregon Burns Millions to Battle Wildfires | Spokane News

Oregon just poured $123 million into wildfire response—$108 million for the Department of Forestry and $15 million for the State Fire Marshal—as flames have already scorched 2.5 million acres and costs soar past $236 million, on track to hit $350 million this year—breaking last year’s record. While federal aid covers $79 million, the state is borrowing $150 million to keep up, and lawmakers are scrambling to divert funds from schools and healthcare while waiting for slow federal reimbursements. Still, frontline workers, agencies, and volunteers are being lauded for their relentless efforts that’ve saved entire communities from disaster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09357b5e96318300