Oregon Wildfires Demand Massive State Loans | Portland News

Oregon’s wildfire season is exploding into one of the worst on record, with over 1,500 fires burning 2.5 million acres—and costs are skyrocketing. The culprit? Fires erupting on remote land, disqualifying them from federal aid, forcing Oregon to shoulder the full burden. To keep fighting, officials are eyeing $150 million in emergency loans from the state treasury between September and November, tapping a law already on the books to bridge the gap as climate pressures mount and communities brace for more destruction. 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/f0757c35bff33af5