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Oregon's intense wildfire season forces ranchers to move cattle to safety

A severe fire season in Oregon is compelling cattle owners to evacuate their herds from burning areas.

Oregon is experiencing an unusually active wildfire period, with flames reaching zones vital to livestock operations. Ranchers whose income depends on cattle are having to transport their animals away from the danger zones. The evacuations underscore the growing pressure that climate-driven fires place on agricultural livelihoods in the state.

Why it matters

Wildfires are disrupting agriculture, threatening food supply and rural economies.

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