Oregon Gov. Kate Brown blamed the effects of climate change for the likelihood of harsher fires
The Bootleg Fire is seen smoldering in southern Oregon on July 17. | Bootleg Fire Incident Command via APOregon Gov. Kate Brown on Sunday warned that Oregon will see more wildfires like the massive conflagration that has become the largest in the country.
"The harsh reality is that we're going to see more of these wildfires," Brown said. "They're hotter, they're more fierce, and obviously much more challenging to tackle. And they are a sign of the changing climate impacts. " The Bootleg Wildfire burning near Oregon's border with California has now charred more than 400,000 acres.
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