UPDATES August 7, 2026

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• 55 active wildfires, 1,688,790 acres burning

• Approximately 2,845 households are under Level 2 or Level 3 evacuation orders (7,000 people); 4,544 households are under Level 1 evacuation orders (4,500 people).

• Big Grass Fire, Malheur and Owyhee counties, along the Oregon and Idaho border, 403,921 acres burned, 39% containment. The western side of the fire, in Oregon, has slowed but expansion continues into Idaho. The fire has threatened more than 1,000 structures including 615 homes, and has destroyed livestock. At least seven homes and 10 other structures have been destroyed.

• Rowe Creek Complex Fire, Wheeler, Wasco, Crook, and Jefferson Counties, 344,834 acres burned, 64% contained. This complex includes the Crosswhite (339,034 acres burned, 60% containment), Brewer, and Green Mountain Fires. Evacuation orders are in place across Wheeler, Crook, and Jefferson counties.

• Hay Creek Complex Fire, Wheeler, Gilliam, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, 200,292 acres burned, 98% contained. This complex includes five fires burning across central Oregon, including, Cottonwood, Hoag, Hopkin, Porcupine, and Little Buck fires. All but Little Buck have been completely contained and evacuation orders have been lifted.

• Harney and Malheur Counties have multiple large fires burning, including: Coleman Creek Fire, 309,803 acres burned, 76% containment; Second Flat Fire, 105,462 acres burned, 77% contained; Bald Mtn Fire, 78,239 acres burned, 55% containment; Jackass Butte Fire, 24,742 acres burned, 92% containment; Hat Fire, 44,121 acres burned, 99% containment.  

• Shingle Fire, Crook, Grant, and Wheeler Counties, 73,049 acres burned, 53% containment. Evacuation orders in place across all three counties.

• Bench Fire, Jefferson County, 67,079 acres burned, 84% contained. Evacuation orders have been lifted. Multiple structures were destroyed in Warm Springs, including at least 6 homes and several outbuildings.

• Fox Fire, Baker County, 79,008 acres burned, 63% containment. Along the Oregon-Idaho border. Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuation orders are in place

• Hagen Fire, Union and Umatilla Counties, 40,804 acres burned, 11% containment. Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation orders are in place across both counties.

  
  UPDATES August 4, 2026

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• 52 active wildfires, 1,676,737 acres burning

• Approximately 3,684 households are under Level 2 or Level 3 evacuation orders (9,000 people); 2,562 households are under Level 1 evacuation orders (6,500 people).

• Big Grass Fire, Malheur and Owyhee counties, along the Oregon and Idaho border, 343,338 acres burned, 25% containment. Evacuation orders, Level 1 (Go Now) in place for Pleasant Valley, South Mountain, and Jordan Valley. The fire has threatened more than 1,000 structures including 615 homes and has destroyed livestock. At least seven homes and 10 other structures have been destroyed. Evacuation orders are in place across Malheur county.

• Rowe Creek Complex Fire, Wheeler, Wasco, Crook, and Jefferson Counties, 323,951 acres burned, 60% contained. The Crosswhite (307,660 acres burned, 55% containment), Brewer, and Green Mountain Fires have merged into one larger fire. Evacuation orders are in place across all four counties.

• Hay Creek Complex Fire, Wheeler, Gilliam, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, 200,292 acres burned, 97% contained. This complex includes five fires burning across central Oregon, including, Cottonwood, Hoag, Porcupine, and Little Buck fires. Evacuation orders have been lifted.

• Harney and Malheur Counties have multiple large fires burning, including: Coleman Creek Fire, 276,037 acres burned, 23% containment; Second Flat Fire, 105,462 acres burned, 55% contained; Bald Mtn Fire, 78,239 acres burned, 30% containment; Jackass Butte Fire, 24,742 acres burned, 78% containment; Hat Fire, 44,121 acres burned, 99% containment.  

• Shingle Fire, Crook, Grant, and Wheeler Counties, 70,551 acres burned, 33% containment. Evacuation orders in place across all three counties.

• Bench Fire, Jefferson County, 60,271 acres burned, 3% contained. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 evacuation orders in place across the county. Multiple structures have been destroyed in Warm Springs and in Madras.

• Fox Fire, Baker County, 78,815 acres burned, 46% containment. Along the Oregon-Idaho border, I-84 Eastbound is now closed at exit 304 (Baker City) due to fire activity. Evacuation orders in place for 343 households in and around Huntington.

• Hagen Fire, Union and Umatilla Counties, 40,390 acres burned, 11% containment. Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation orders are in place.

• Akawa Butte Fire, 27.491 acres burned, 85% containment.

UPDATES July 29, 2026

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• 64 active wildfires, 1,257,149 acres burning

• Approximately 5,642 households are under Level 2 or Level 3 evacuation orders (14,000 individuals); 3,930 households are under Level 1 evacuation orders (10,000 people).

• Rowe Creek Complex Fire, Wheeler, Wasco, Crook, and Jefferson Counties, 295,132 acres burned, 39% contained. The Crosswhite, Brewer, and Green Mountain Fires have merged into one larger fire, which reduced containment levels and increased the fire map area. Evacuation orders are in place across all four counties.

• Big Grass Fire, Malheur and Owyhee counties, along the Oregon and Idaho border, 292,087 acres burned, 5% containment. Evacuation orders, Level 1 (Go Now) in place for Pleasant Valley, South Mountain, and Jordan Valley. The fire has destroyed livestock, seven homes and 10 other structures. Evacuation orders are in place across Malheur county.

• Hay Creek Complex Fire, Wheeler, Gilliam, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, 193,115 acres burned, 90% contained. This complex includes five fires burning across central Oregon, including, Cottonwood, Hoag, Porcupine, and Little Buck fires. Evacuation orders are in place across all four counties. 

• Harney and Malheur Counties have multiple large fires burning, including: Coleman Creek Fire, 166,326 acres burned, 0% containment; Second Flat Fire, 100,672 acres burned, 6% contained; Bald Mtn Fire, 78,128 acres burned, 1% containment; Jackass Butte Fire, 23,643 acres burned, 23% containment; Hat Fire, 44,121 acres burned, 50% containment. 

• Shingle Fire, Crook, Grant, and Wheeler Counties, 60,777 acres burned. Evacuation orders in place across all three counties.

• Bench Fire, Jefferson County, 60,271 acres burned, 3% contained. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 evacuation orders in place across the county. Reports of 11 homes near Warm Springs and Madras destroyed in the blaze.

• Fox Fire, Baker County, 61,908 acres burned, 0% containment. Along the Oregon-Idaho border, I-84 Eastbound is now closed at exit 304 (Baker City) due to fire activity. Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders in place for 343 households in and around Huntington.

• Henry Fire, Southeast Crook County, 29,489 acres burned, 50% contained. Currently managed by California Incident Management Team 1, this fire is 2 miles south of Paulina. Level 3 - Go Now evacuation orders are in place for 49 households.

• Coyote Fire, Crook County, 17,343 acres burned, 57% contained. Located west of Bend, the fire containment has been increased due to moderation by the 2024 Wiley Flat burn scar on the east side. 

• East Evans Creek Fire, Jackson and Douglas counties, 15,580 acres burned, 68% contained. Evacuation orders have been lifted. Fire-related damage was limited to one primary residence and five outbuildings. 

• Akawa Butte Fire, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties, 27,307 acres burned, 10% containment. Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuation orders are in place across the counties. Today will be the last day for the Oregon State Fire Marshall’s crews at this location.

• Hagen Fire, Umatilla and Union County, 31,862 acres burned, 3% contained. Evacuation orders in place across both counties.