Oregon wildfires explode across state: Hoag Fire tops 10,000 acres, evacuations expand

Oregon firefighters are battling multiple fast-moving wildfires as dangerous fire conditions continue across the state. The Hoag Fire in Gilliam County has grown to more than 10,000 acres, destroying homes, prompting Level 3 "GO NOW" evacuations near Rock Creek, and stretching firefighting resources as new lightning-caused fires continue to ignite. Meanwhile, Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the fourth time this wildfire season, allowing additional state and out-of-state resources to help protect communities. READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/level-3-g... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KATU on Facebook:   / katunews   KATU on Twitter:   / katunews   Subscribe to KATU on YouTube:    / @katunews   Daily News Playlist:    • KATU Daily News Playlist   For more information, visit https://katu.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 503.231.4222 KATU is a OR based station and a ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #OregonWildfires #BreakingNews #OregonNews #HoagFire #GilliamCounty #WildfireSeason #Evacuations #Firefighters #Weather #KATU #Katu2abc #Portland #Oregon #localnews #oregonnews