Oregon wildfire creates own weather as fires across Northwest burn

The video discusses the severe wildfires in Eastern Oregon, highlighting how they are creating pyrocumulus clouds due to intense heat. These clouds can form their own weather systems, leading to wind, rain, and lightning, which further exacerbate the fires. The Dirky Fire has grown significantly, closing parts of Interstate 84 and prompting evacuations. The US Forest Service is operating at its highest response level, with 14 large wildfires burning in the Pacific Northwest. The region is experiencing a dry spell, making conditions ripe for more fires. The situation is expected to remain challenging with above-average temperatures.

What natural phenomenon is created by the intense heat of wildfires in Eastern Oregon?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Pyrocumulus clouds

• Earthquakes

How do pyrocumulus clouds differ from typical thunderstorm clouds?

• They are less intense

• They are smaller

• They are stationary

• They are colder

What can a large pyrocumulus cloud potentially create?

• Snow

• Fog

• Its own weather system

• Hail

What major highway was closed due to the Dirky Fire?

• Interstate 15

• Interstate 5

• Interstate 90

• Interstate 84

How many large wildfires are currently burning in the Pacific Northwest according to the US Forest Service?

• 10

• 14

• 16

• 12