Oregon's fire situation is improving substantially as crews across Central and Eastern Oregon transition from active firefighting to suppression repair operations. While several fires remain officially active on InciWeb, the threat profile has diminished significantly compared to the peak of the 2026 season.
Rowe Creek Complex — Central Oregon
The Rowe Creek Complex, which burned across Crook, Grant, and Wheeler counties on the Ochoco National Forest and surrounding private and public lands, has reached 99% containment on its 373,927 acres. The fire's progression from a feared megafire to near-full control is a testament to the sustained effort of multiple Incident Management Teams that rotated through during its peak.
In a significant development, closure orders on the Ochoco National Forest restricting access to the Rowe Creek Complex, Shingle, and Coyote fire areas were lifted on September 12 and September 13. While closure signs may still be in place in some locations, public access has been restored across most areas. Suppression repair work — including road rehabilitation, soil stabilization, and water quality protection — is ongoing.
The Shingle Fire (73,183 acres), Coyote Fire (17,460 acres), and Henry Fire (29,844 acres) are all being managed in coordination with the Rowe Creek Complex, with repair work active across all incidents as of the most recent update on September 16 from Prineville.
Hagen Fire — Umatilla County
The Hagen Fire, burning approximately 26 miles east of Pendleton in the Blue Mountains, has reached 61,381 acres and 87% containment. The fire has been managed jointly with the Paradise Fire through most of its duration, with incident managers issuing shared daily briefings from the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. Continued progress on containment is expected as crews extend control lines across remaining uncontained segments.
Grasshopper Fire — Hood River/Wasco Counties
The Grasshopper Fire, located approximately 14 miles southwest of Dufur on the Mount Hood National Forest, has burned 93,982 acres and is 97% contained. Crews are finishing suppression repair work and monitoring for any remaining heat within the fire perimeter. The Grasshopper Fire was one of the larger fires on the western slope of the Cascades this season.
Austin Fire — Clackamas County
The Austin Fire, burning approximately 25 miles southeast of Estacada in the Mount Hood National Forest, stands at 12,886 acres with 67% containment — the lowest containment of Oregon's currently active large fires. Crews continue to work the fire's uncontained perimeter. McCully Fire in the Wallowa Mountains has burned 13,604 acres.
Idaho Fires Continue
Idaho's active large fires include the Crooked Fire (10,081 acres), Selway Wilderness Fires (7,475 acres) in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, and the Upper Smith Fire (4,848 acres). All three are being managed as appropriate for their location and risk, with the wilderness fire managed primarily with aerial resources and limited ground suppression consistent with wilderness values.
Residents near active fire areas are encouraged to continue monitoring their county's alert systems and check for any remaining road closures before traveling through affected national forest lands.