By the Numbers: How Oregon Fires Hit the Cannabis Industry

The West Coast of the United States, ablaze for weeks, is home to a large number of cannabis businesses. Here’s what we know so far about fire’s impact on the industry in one state.
October 2, 2020
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Fires in California, Oregon, and Washington have burned millions of acres of land since July, killing dozens of people and costing more than $1 billion. Those three states are also among the first in the country to have fully legalized cannabis, and are home to some of the largest cannabis farms in the country. In recent weeks, state regulators have been reaching out to cannabis business owners to provide guidance—and to assess the damage. 

Early signs are that the impacts are substantial. 

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