Oregon wildfire season begins in earnest

 According to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, wildfires have burned more than 300,000 across the state so far. Fire officials say that lightning strikes last week ignited dozens of fires which were fueled by dry vegetation, hot weather and windy conditions. An estimated 1,500 Oregonians are under Level 3 — GO NOW! — evacuation orders.

Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple joins us with an update on the status of the fires and how agencies are responding.

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