Multiple Wildfires Prompt Evacuations Across Western U.S.

A wave of wildfires has erupted across the western U.S., prompting numerous evacuations and a large-scale firefighting response. In Central Oregon, a 50-acre wildfire near Terrebonne forced Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations for 18 households, while in Redmond's Dry Canyon Park, four teenagers ignited a one-acre fire with legal fireworks, leading to evacuations for 21 homes and subsequent citations for the youths. Nevada's Barron Fire near Reno has burned 340 acres and is now 60% contained, while Utah's Forsyth and France Canyon fires have each consumed thousands of acres. The Mount Irish Fire in Nevada remains uncontained over 250 acres. Recent thunderstorms in Central Oregon sparked smaller fires that crews quickly contained despite strong winds. These incidents highlight escalating wildfire risks driven by both human activity and challenging weather conditions as summer begins.