New Oregon wildfire map shows much of the state under ‘extreme risk’

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A new interactive Oregon wildfire map shows much of the state is under an “extreme risk.”

The map released Thursday classifies the wildfire risk in five categories from “no risk” to “extreme.”

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The map includes several layers that can be toggled on and off. One shows properties that are most vulnerable to wildfires. While another shows which groups of people are most at risk from wildfires based on socioeconomic factors, and much more.

View the map here.

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