More than 6,400 lightning strikes lead to 122 new fires across Oregon

The Williams Creek fire is burning about 15 miles east of Glide, and is one of seven major wildfires burning in Oregon.

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/more_than_6400_lightning_strik.html

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Oregon's wildfire season took a swift and dramatic upturn Monday, with 122 new fires that were started by more than 6,400 lightning strikes.

Ten straight days of above average temperatures and little rain has left Oregon's forests on both sides of the Cascades exceedingly dry.

A low pressure system off California is continuing to spin moisture into the state, leading to afternoon thunderstorms, with more expected today.

Hundreds of strikes shattered the afternoon calm in forests along the state's southeast corner in Malheur, Lake and Harney counties, where many new starts were expected, as hot temperatures continued to send fire indices climbing to extreme levels.

Quick initial attack on 75 new fires that were sparked by 1,600 lightning strikes Sunday in central Oregon led to 33 staffed fires, officials said. In all, the state saw 6,458 lightning strikes in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Monday.

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Just worried about Mac.

He's different (special), dontcha know?