With more than 300,000 acres of Oregon land ablaze, fire crews across the state are battling wildfires expected to grow with warm temperatures, low humidity and winds in the coming days.

Here's a roundup of serious wildfires across the state:

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Chetco Bar fire

Fire crews working to contain the 107,993-acre Chetco Bar fire five miles northeast of Brookings are bracing for a difficult next few days.

With temperatures in the upper 80s, low humidity and breezy conditions, the fire has the potential to grow rapidly, fire officials said.

“The temperature isn’t as big of a factor as the lower humidity,” Chetco Bar fire spokesman Terry Krasko said. “Things get so dry and that makes them more susceptible to catching fire.”

For now, Brookings is on a Level 1 evacuation notice, meaning residents are preparing in the event they need to leave. Approximately 6,500 people live in the coastal town near the California border.

At least six houses and 20 minor structures have been destroyed, and one home and eight structures have been damaged, Krasko said.

About 200 people living in some unincorporated areas closer to the fire line were allowed to return to their homes Saturday when evacuation levels changed from Level 3 (get out) to a Level 2 (prepare to leave).

Krasko said the fire hasn’t grown on the southern and western sides, but is still at zero percent containment.

A crew of 1,662 people is battling the wildfire, which was sparked by lightning on July 12.

Officials hope to have the fire contained by mid-October.

A red flag warning is in effect for the area through Monday, meaning conditions are ideal for the fire to spread. In response, the city has prepared by shoring up its water supply readiness and has encouraged residents to conserve water.

Here’s a rundown of other wildfires burning across the state:

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Umpqua National Forest

The North Umpqua cluster of wildfires grew about 3,200 acres over the weekend as crews struggled to control them amid rising temperatures and difficult winds. The 18,073-acre cluster was 7 percent contained Monday after a “challenging” weekend for crews, fire officials said in a statement. The wildfires started Aug. 9 after lightning ignited parts of the forest.

Separate from the North Umpqua cluster of wildfires are smaller fires in the lower part of the forest.

Sunday afternoon, hikers found and reported a new wildfire on the Diamond Lake Ranger District close to the Pacific Crest Trail near Windigo Pass. Firefighters promptly built a line around the perimeter and secured it by 7 p.m. It was one-tenth of an acre.

The Rattlesnake Fire has grown to more than 300 acres in the northeast portion of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness near Fish Creek and Rattlesnake Mountain, with some of the perimeter outside of the Wilderness boundary.

A third fire, the Horsehead Fire, is 2.5-acres but completely contained on the Diamond Lake Ranger District near the Mount Thielsen Wilderness.

The Umpqua National Forest remains closed in areas of the North Umpqua and Diamond Lake Ranger Districts. The North Umpqua River remains closed from Boulder Flat Raft Launch to Susan Creek Campground to boaters and anglers because of falling trees and rolling debris, except for a short stretch of river near the Steamboat Inn that is open for fishing. In addition, Oregon 138 East from mile markers 43 to 54 remains closed due to trees and rocks falling on the road, making it unsafe for motorists. Road shoulders and pullouts between mile markers 31 to 35 are also closed.

Air quality forecasts for cities in the area can be found here.

Evacuation Notices:

A Level 1 evacuation notice, meaning people should start making plans in case of an evacuation, remains in place for the Clearwater/Toketee Village, Oregon 138 East between mile markers 53 and 61, the Susan Creek residential area, the Bureau of Land Management Susan Creek Campground, and Oregon 138 East from mile marker 28 to the National Forest Service/U.S. Bureau of Land Management boundary.

A Level 2 evacuation notice, meaning fire danger in the area is increasing and people should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice, remains in place for Moore Hill Lane.

A Level 3 evacuation notice, meaning people should leave immediately, remains in place for the Dry Creek Community, Illahee Road and Umpqua Last Resort.

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Milli Fire

The 18,067-acre Milli fire is 32 percent contained as of Monday morning, with 651 people working to put out the blaze nine miles west of Sisters. Started by lightning, the wildfire has produced a considerable amount of smoke, affecting the air quality near Sisters.

A public meeting is planned for Monday at 6 p.m. at Sisters High School,1700 McKinney Butte Road in Sisters. Information regarding status of the fire, closures and evacuations will be provided.

Air quality is expected to be poor from crest of the Cascades to east side of Sisters.

Evacuation Notices:

Level 1: The subdivision of Tollgate, all areas between Oregon 242 and U.S. 20 and west of Cold Springs Cutoff , which includes Black Butte Ranch.

Level 2: Crossroads subdivision, Edgington Road, Remuda Road, Peterson Burn Road, Wildwing and Three Creeks Road residences returning to Level 2 evacuation notice, allowing residents to return to their homes.

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Willamette National Forest

The Whitewater fire continues to burn in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness and adjacent forestlands, about 13 miles east of Detroit.

The Little Devil fire is located north of the Whitewater fire. Both lightning-sparked fires span 10,432 acres of the Willamette National Forest and crews don't expect full containment until the end of October.

National Weather Service officials have issued a red flag warning for the area and deem Air quality at unhealthy levels. Multiple trails in the area have been closed since the fire began.

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Horse Prairie fire

The Canyonville-area fire has grown to 750 acres, officials said Monday. The fire, which is about 15 miles northwest of Canyonville, started on Saturday. Its cause is still unknown.

Evacuation Notices:

Level 2 evacuation notices were issued Monday night for residents on Lower Cow Creek Road from the end of County Maintenance to Union Creek, Douglas County sheriff's officials said.