Agencies say lightning-driven fire complex now exceeds 330,000 acres

Aug 13, 2026

Federal and local incident managers told Crook County officials that lightning on July 15 sparked more than 100 fires and that the Brewer/Road complex alone has grown to 'over 330,000 acres on fire'; teams are working to secure Highway 26 and protect structures.

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Federal and local incident managers gave an operational briefing on an expanding wildfire complex they say started when lightning struck central Oregon on July 15.

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