Growing heat dome creates perfect conditions for extreme wildfire behavior in Northwest US [48xk9MGICwq]

Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT

Oregon is in the middle of what could be its worst wildfire season on record. Subscribe to WHAS11 for exclusive content: Follow WHAS11 on Social: Facebook: Twitter: Website: Download the WHAS11 News app: Apple: Android: WHAS11 is based in Louisville, Kentucky.