Human-caused, suspected arson, 3,000+ structures destroyed, body found near origin of the fire, active crime scene investigation, 3 fatalities. Unknown cause, 89 structures destroyed.

Did arsonists start Oregon fires?

Based on our research, claims that wildfires in Oregon were set by antifascist activists are FALSE. Multiple police departments have condemned and debunked rumors about arson, and the spokesperson for the Oregon Department of Forestry said there is no indication of "a mass politically-influenced arson campaign."

What started the fires in Oregon?

A lightning strike on a brittle-dry Oregon mountain slope set off a blaze that has grown larger than the city of Los Angeles, revealing the challenges of curbing small blazes that can explode into colossal wildfires.