PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – August is coming to a close, but Oregon has already seen hundreds of thousands of acres burned and dozens of homes destroyed by wildfires.

As the Flat Fire continues to burn out of control in Central Oregon, state and federal leaders met in Portland on Thursday to discuss this year's wildfire season and how to pay for it.

In 2024, Oregon saw a record-breaking wildfire season that cost the state $350 million, but following the recent legislative session, the current wildfire budget is less than that. It’s also supposed to last two years.

Officials say it is “very possible” that we could have a few more fires before October.

This week, the Flat Fire exploded to more than 23,000 acres, destroying five homes and threatening thousands of homes that are still under ev

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