Scorching Fourth of July heat fuels wildfire concerns for Oregon, Washington

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The 90 to 100-degree temperatures forecast for the long Fourth of July weekend are causing heightened wildfire concerns in the Pacific Northwest.

KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart predicts a high of 92 degrees in Portland on the Fourth of July. Temperatures will continue to rise into the weekend with highs of 98 degrees on Friday, 100 degrees on Saturday and 97 degrees on Sunday.

“Some of the hottest temperatures so far this year are expected to move...