(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Kate Brown has declared a wildfire State of Emergency. Brown says much of the state continues to experience high temperatures, wind, storms with dry lightning, and persistent drought. With the extended forecast calling for continued warm and dry conditions the threat of wildfire in Oregon is imminent. The declaration allows the state to work faster to deal with the threat of wildfire. Brown says Oregonians need to prevent starting wildfires and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.