Oregon is contending with several significant wildfire incidents this week, stretching from the Blue Mountains in the northeast to the high desert in the southeast. Here is a rundown of the state's most active fires as of Monday, August 10.

Hagen Fire — Umatilla National Forest

The Hagen Fire burning east of Pendleton in the Umatilla National Forest is approaching 40,000 acres and remains at just 11% containment. The fire has been highly active along the North Fork of the Umatilla River and came within less than a mile of Highway 204 over the weekend, prompting the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to advise on potential road impacts.

A forest closure order issued August 8 by the USDA Forest Service includes the Corporation Guard Station and Trailhead, North Fork Umatilla Trailhead, Umatilla Fork Day-Use Area and Campground, Buck Creek Cabin, and Buck Creek Trailhead. Crews are working to extinguish spot fires and improve indirect fire lines along roads, with helicopter support helping hold the fire south of the North Fork.

Rowe Creek Complex — Ochoco Mountains

The Rowe Creek Complex in the Ochoco Mountains of Crook County has grown to approximately 364,413 acres but has made significant progress toward containment, reaching 76% as of August 8. More than 1,746 personnel remain assigned to the incident.

Fire managers are keeping a close watch on the Highway 26 corridor near the Marks Creek and Hamilton Creek areas, where vegetation removal, chipping, and strategic firing operations are being used to prevent the fire from crossing the roadway. Three Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces and one Cal OES strike team remain assigned to structural protection in those corridors.

Grasshopper Fire

The Grasshopper Fire, burning north of Sportsmans Park in central Oregon, has consumed over 30,700 acres and currently has 0% containment. The fire is a concern for land managers given its rapid growth and lack of containment lines. A firefighting helicopter has been seen working water drops in the area.

Big Grass Fire — Oregon/Idaho Border

The Big Grass Fire, straddling the Oregon-Idaho border in Malheur County (Oregon) and Owyhee County (Idaho), has grown to over 339,000 acres and is 19% contained. This is the largest active fire incident in the region. Local ranchers and agencies have been working to evacuate livestock and protect range resources.

Fox Fire

The Fox Fire burning near Huntington in eastern Oregon has grown to approximately 77,800 acres and is 46% contained. Crews have made moderate progress, and the threat to nearby communities has been reduced, though patrols continue.

Hat Fire — Near Burns

On a more positive note, the Hat Fire near Burns has reached 97% containment after crews made excellent progress over the weekend. The 44,100-acre fire is effectively controlled, and officials are transitioning to mop-up operations.

Oregonians in rural areas east of the Cascades should remain vigilant. The statewide fire outlook remains above average through at least September, and new ignitions are possible with any dry lightning event or human-caused spark.