Hot, dry conditions and strong winds have made it difficult to contain the Cram fire, the largest active wildfire in the state.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency on Wednesday warning the state’s wildfire threat is only expected to increase as the summer continues.

Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in Oregon on July 16 that will last through end of the year due to the imminent threat of wildfire.

Oregon Governor Kotek declares a State of Emergency due to severe wildfire season, effective through the end of the year, highlighting hot and dry conditions and urging vigilance and preparedness.

Wide-ranging wildfire seen from moving vehicle as authorities declare a statewide wildfire emergency. Video credit: Lacy Stovner - Higher Power Repair of Prineville, OR

Wildfires were seen in Jefferson County as the County Sheriff’s Office posted a video of a firefighting helicopter dropping water with smoke rising in the background.

Sky Lakes is the only hospital in a 10,000-square-mile area in south-central Oregon and northern California and serves more than 80,000 patients. In addition to its 127-bed main hospital facility, Sky Lakes operates multiple primary and specialty care clinics in the area.

The Cram Fire in Central Oregon has burned nearly 65,000 acres and is threatening a correctional facility in Jefferson County, while Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency due to the increasing danger of wildfires.