Forest Fire Roars Through Oregon

A fire roared through northwest Oregon, 30 miles from Portland, rapidly spreading to 25,000 acres of timberland within four days. The blaze covered 35 square miles, prompting 2,000 firefighters to work tirelessly to protect the giant Douglas firs.

What sparked the wildfire in northwest Oregon?

How many acres of timberland were affected by the fire?

What is the total area in square miles that was ablaze?

How many firefighters were involved in combating the wildfire?

What type of trees were primarily threatened by the wildfire?