The cooler weather has helped hundreds of firefighters battling the nearly 96,000-acre Cram Fire, where after several days of rapid growth, there has been very little fire activity or spread in recent days,

Burdoin Fire has destroyed 14 homes, closed Highway 14 and put the community of Lyle on a level 3 "go now" evacuation order.

The Cram Fire, burning northeast of Madras, grew more contained throughout Sunday, seemingly hindering the fire before reaching megafire status.

Officials reported Highway 97 was closed Tuesday north of Madras from milepost 70 to 75 due to the Cram Fire. Drivers should delays and use alternate routes, such as Highway 26. Highway 293 also had closures due to the fire.

Dry and windy conditions will persist through Friday night. A weekend cold front will bring lower temperatures and higher humidity could help fire crews' efforts.

The Cram Fire in Jefferson County north of Madras prompted Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations on Monday afternoon. Other nearby areas are under Level 2

Improved weather conditions in Central Oregon over the weekend helped wildland firefighters increase containment lines around the massive Cram Fire, which has destroyed two homes in Jefferson County.

Kyle Butler witnessed the devastation firsthand and is now leading efforts to help his neighbor, Lynn Alps, rebuild her life.

The Cram Fire in northern Oregon has grown to 64 acres and is currently uncontained, prompting evacuations and air quality concerns.