(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is in a state of emergency due to the ongoing threat of wildfire. Governor Tina Kotek issued the emergency declaration yesterday, effective immediately. The governor says hot and dry weather is creating a critical fire danger situation statewide. The state of emergency will remain in effect through the end of the year. Kotek has made six conflagration declarations so far this year and two federal Fire Management Assistance Grant declarations. The state of emergency allows state resources to respond faster.