Updated: 22:08 ET, Jul 14 2021
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AN OREGON fire has become the largest blaze in the nation burning over 201,000 acres across the state – making it visible from space.
Named the Bootleg Fire, the blaze started on July 6 and has caused officials to evacuated over 100 homes.
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By Tuesday, the fire had destroyed 21 homes and 54 structures, according to CBS.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration captured footage of the blaze as seen from space as smoke from the fire migrated.
Officials say the cause of the fire is unknown, although one reporter said the fire is 5% contained. This fire does have the potential to spread and the forest is very dry, Sweet Home District Ranger and agency administrator Nikki Swanson said in a news release.
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