Fire Still Burning in One of the World’s Tallest Trees

  In Oregon’s Coast Range, firefighters are racing against time to save the Doerner Fir — one of the tallest and oldest trees on Earth. Standing at more than 325 feet and believed to be over 450 years old, this living giant has witnessed centuries of change. But today, its story is one of survival. For three days, fire has burned inside the tree, stripping nearly 50 feet from its crown and threatening its place among the world’s tallest trees. Despite helicopter water drops, sprinklers, and containment lines, the blaze remains stubborn. Infrared drones show heat still smoldering deep inside its trunk. Officials say the cause of the fire remains a mystery. The Doerner Fir is not just a tree. It is history written in wood and roots, a reminder of resilience, and a symbol of the natural wonders we risk losing in an age of extreme weather and growing environmental threats. Even scorched and scarred, it stands as a lesson in endurance. As firefighters continue their battle, the Doerner Fir reminds us of a deeper truth: protecting nature is not about saving one tree — it is about saving the stories, legacies, and futures rooted within it.