'Wildfire Waiting to Happen': More Than 100 Abandoned Campfires Found in Mount Hood National Forest
The Milepost 97 wildfire in southern Oregon earlier this summer started from an abandoned campfire. Officials fear similar blazes could be sparked in Mount Hood National Forest, where more than 100 abandoned campfires have been found in the past six weeks. (Oregon Department of Transportation) At a Glance Abandoned campfires are one of the top causes of wildfires.They can spread quickly and be difficult to put out.The area is currently under a high risk for wildfires. More than 100 abandoned...