As wildfires continue to ravage Eastern Oregon, ranchers now face unprecedented challenges. The Durkee Fire, which merged with the Cow Valley Fire, has scorched nearly 295,000 acres, severely impacting livestock range. Some ranchers report losing dozens of cows and thousands of acres of grazing land. With burned land and damaged infrastructure, ranchers are struggling with increased costs now, as many are now forced to buy feed at high prices or sell cattle. Recovery could take years.