Oregon’s wildfire costs continue to climb this season, officials say

Published on: 08/19/2026

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Firefighting operations on the Big Grass fire along the Oregon-Idaho border this summer. Wildfires in Oregon have cost the state nearly $240 million this year, state officials said this week.

Wildfires in Oregon have cost the state nearly $240 million this year, state officials said this week, a figure that is expected to climb as fires continue burning across the region.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/wildfires/2026/08/oregons-wildfire-costs-continue-to-climb-this-season-officials-say.html

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