The Cram Fire in central Oregon has become the largest wildfire in the U.S. and is now nearing megafire status, a metric reached when 100,000 acres have been burned. The fire is currently 73 percent contained.

The Cram Fire has consumed around 95,740 acres thus far. Strong winds have significantly contributed to its rapid growth.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency on July 16. Evacuations were both recommended and ordered across several counties.

As of late Monday, it was reported that the Cram Fire was three-quarters of the way contained. Firefighters cut containment lines and thinned foliage in an effort to contain the massive fire. More than 900 firefighters have assisted in battling the blaze that began on July 13. 

Thankfully, cooler temperatures and more humid weather are moving into the area, aiding the effort to extinguish the blaze. 

Wildfires have been more frequent this fire season in Oregon, Washington, and northern California, and this trend is expected to continue through the end of summer due to warm weather and drought. 

Fires continue to burn and are being fought in both Arizona and Colorado. 

Near the Grand Canyon North Rim, two fires have already burned 70,000 acres. Among the ruined buildings is the renowned 1937 Grand Canyon Lodge. The lodge was built in 1928 and rebuilt in 1937 after a kitchen fire broke out. The lodge, the only hotel in the North Rim, was a monument to the less-visited region. 

Five fires continue to burn in western Colorado and are being gradually contained, with sizable containment achieved throughout the weekend. These fires, ignited by lightning, have burned 20,000 acres thus far. 

Warnings of new fires potentially breaking out in Wyoming and Nevada have been issued by the National Weather Service due to weather conditions such as dry heat and drought.