The Cram Fire reached 77,158 acres as of July 17, remaining the state's largest blaze and growing nearly 13,000 acres since July 16.

The Cram Fire in Central Oregon has grown to more than 90,000 acres east of Madras, forcing evacuation orders across Jefferson and Wasco counties.

Gusty, shifting winds and high temperatures have caused a wildfire in central Oregon to spread rapidly, reaching more than 40,000 acres and prompting evacuations from ranches and communities in two counties, the authorities said on Tuesday.