Oregon's suppression costs hit about $90.9 million by July 21 against $61.8 million on the same date last year, across 406,846 acres. FEMA denied the East Evans Creek Fire on July 22 and the 200,000-acre Rowe Creek Complex on July 24.

Source: KATU (2026-07-21) and Sen. Merkley (2026-07-28)

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