Burns sits in rural Oregon; population ~2,730 (2020). In latest fire news, the city is affected by western wildfires intensifying across Washington and Oregon.
Fire officials report multiple wildfires across the Western U.S. have intensified, with the Old Trails Fire in Washington near Spokane expanding rapidly and prompting evacuations, while Oregon faces closures and near-term risk as crews contend with hot, dry, windy conditions.