The fire, which broke out on July 13, exploded in size over recent days due to hot and dry conditions and gusty winds in parts of the state.

The Cram Fire in Oregon has become the largest wildfire in the U.S. this year, surpassing 95,000 acres. Favorable weather has helped slow the blaze, but experts warn of worsening fire seasons and the increasing likelihood of megafires across the American West.