PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Forecasters and state officials warned Thursday of extreme fire danger across western Oregon and Washington beginning Friday and urged residents to charge cellphones and have evacuation plans ready. At least two power utilities issued potential shutoff notices to more than 40,000 customers in western Oregon, starting early Friday because of winds that could reach 50 mph. Strong winds that hit over Labor Day weekend in 2020 fueled Oregon wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres, destroyed 4,000 homes and killed at least 11 people. A red flag warning is in effect through Saturday, with temperatures around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
High winds to pose severe wildfire risk in Pacific Northwest
