Heat dome of 2021 caused extensive tree damage in Oregon and Washington [WX]
Update: 2025-11-18
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The heat dome event in June 20-21 was not only deadly for people. A new study estimates the damage to trees in Washington and Oregon adds up to scorched areas about the size of Rhode Island. More from KNKX environment reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.
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