Fire Threatens Oregon's Ancient Doerner Fir, One of the Tallest Trees
TL;DR
Firefighters in Oregon are battling to save the Doerner Fir, one of the world's tallest and oldest trees, from a wildfire that has already caused significant damage, including the loss of about 50 feet of its height. Efforts include unconventional methods like scaffolding and drone surveillance, with the fire posing a threat to the tree's ranking among the tallest trees globally, but experts believe the tree is unlikely to burn completely.
- Oregon firefighters race to save one of the Doerner Fir, one of world's tallest trees BBC
- How did the top of a 450-year-old Oregon tree catch fire? USA Today
- Firefighters battle flame on one of the world's oldest trees DW
- Lightning ruled out as cause of ancient Oregon tree catching fire KOIN.com
- A fire is burning one of the world’s tallest trees near the Oregon coast AP News
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