The Bootleg Fire in Oregon is so large, it's creating its own weather
As hot, dry weather conditions continue toacross much of the United States, the in Oregon has become so intense that it's .
The fire has scorched more than 606 square miles -- an area larger than Los Angeles and about half the size of Rhode Island. It grew to more than 388,350 acres overnight from Monday to Tuesday and is 30% contained, .
It's one of at least eight large fires burning in Oregon and one of at least 83 burning across 13 states, according to the . The climate crisis has made .
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