In central Oregon, a recent surge in wildfire activity has been reported. This increase is attributed to a high number of lightning strikes in the area.

Central Oregon Fire Information has described the weather events that led to the wildfires as significant thunderstorm activity. The storms resulted in 2,000 lightning strikes, which in turn sparked 35 more wildfires.

Further details on the situation can be found through Central Oregon Fire Information or local news sources such as KTXS, which initially reported the story.