Forest Fire Roars Through Oregon

A fire roared through northwest Oregon, 30 miles from Portland, rapidly spreading to 25,000 acres of timberland within four days. The blaze covered 35 square miles, prompting 2,000 firefighters to work tirelessly to protect the giant Douglas firs.

How far is the fire from Portland?

• 40 miles

• 30 miles

• 20 miles

• 50 miles

How many acres of timberland were affected within four days?

• 20,000 acres

• 15,000 acres

• 25,000 acres

• 10,000 acres

What is the total area in square miles that was ablaze?

• 30 square miles

• 25 square miles

• 35 square miles

• 40 square miles

How many firefighters were involved in combating the fire?

• 1000 firefighters

• 2500 firefighters

• 2000 firefighters

• 1500 firefighters

What type of trees were the firefighters trying to save?

• Pine trees

• Douglas firs

• Cedar trees

• Redwoods