La temporada de incendios en Oregón roza récord mientras aumentan las alertas rojas

La temporada de incendios en Oregón roza récord mientras aumentan las alertas rojas

Clima

KATU informó que la temporada de incendios de Oregón 2026 estaba en camino de superar el récord estatal, con 60 incendios importantes que habían quemado más de 2 millones de acres al 1 de agosto. Anteriormente, el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió varias alertas rojas de situación particularmente peligrosa para el este de Oregón y Washington, señalando ráfagas de viento superiores a 50 mph, baja humedad y calor extremo que podrían acelerar la propagación del fuego. Posteriormente, el gobernador de Washington, Bob Ferguson, declaró una emergencia estatal y prohibió la mayoría de las quemas al aire libre y agrícolas hasta el 30 de septiembre ante la amenaza de incendios sin precedentes.

Actores

National Weather Service Pendleton NWS office Spokane NWS office Bobby Corser Storm Prediction Center Northwest Interagency Coordination Center KATU

Ubicaciones

Pendleton, Oregon, USA Spokane, Washington, USA Deschutes County, Oregon, USA Crook County, Oregon, USA Jefferson County, Oregon, USA Lower Columbia River Basin, USA Wheeler County, Washington, USA Grant County, Washington, USA Cascades, USA

Artículos

3 de agosto de 2026
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Oregon nears all-time wildfire acreage record as 2026 fires top 2 million acres
Oregon nears all-time wildfire acreage record as 2026 fires top 2 million acres

KATU • 3 de ago 21:12

With 60 large fires having scorched more than 2 million acres, Oregon's 2026 wildfire season is on track to surpass the state’s all-time record set in 2024.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
1 de agosto de 2026
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Wildfire Weather Poses ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ in Pacific Northwest
Wildfire Weather Poses ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ in Pacific Northwest

The New York Times • 1 de ago 18:54

Forecasters have issued a “particularly dangerous situation” red-flag warning for parts of Washington and Oregon as strong winds raise wildfire risk on Saturday.

Credibilidad 73% Manip. 9% Centro
Statewide emergency declared as Washington bans most outdoor burning amid wildfire threat
Statewide emergency declared as Washington bans most outdoor burning amid wildfire threat

KOMO • 1 de ago 18:41

Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and imposed a ban on most outdoor and agricultural burning through Sept. 30 as drought, high temperatures, and strong winds drive an unprecedented wildfire threat in Washington.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 8% Centro
Rare 'particularly dangerous situation' warning issued as Oregon braces for strong wind
Rare 'particularly dangerous situation' warning issued as Oregon braces for strong wind

KATU • 1 de ago 03:12

The National Weather Service has issued an especially rare Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning for eastern Oregon, citing wind gusts over 50 mph, low humidity and high heat that could accelerate fire spread.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro
31 de julio de 2026
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Extreme fire danger Saturday east of the Cascades as strong winds and low humidity arrive
Extreme fire danger Saturday east of the Cascades as strong winds and low humidity arrive

KATU • 31 de jul 22:32

The National Weather Service issued Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warnings for parts of Oregon and Washington, citing strong winds and very low humidity that could accelerate wildfire spread on Saturday.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 5% Centro

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