Oregon's two remaining large active fires on the Mt. Hood National Forest are on the verge of full containment, while the Hagen Fire in the Umatilla National Forest moves through its final mop-up phase — signaling the effective close of the state's 2026 large fire season.
Grasshopper Fire: 93,972 Acres, 98% Contained
The Grasshopper Fire, burning approximately 14 miles southwest of Dufur in Wasco County, has grown to nearly 94,000 acres but is now 98% contained. Incident commanders report that the remaining uncontrolled perimeter consists of isolated pockets in rough terrain that pose minimal threat to spread. Crews are working systematically to secure the final sections of line before transitioning fully to suppression repair operations.
The Grasshopper Fire, managed by teams from the Mt. Hood National Forest, is expected to receive its final update in the coming days as containment reaches 100%.
Austin Fire: 12,888 Acres, 98% Contained
Located 25 miles southeast of Estacada in Clackamas County, the Austin Fire is similarly approaching full containment at 98%. The fire burned primarily in timber and mixed conifer stands in the rugged western Cascade foothills. For information or inquiries, the Mt. Hood National Forest fire information line remains active at 541-982-5802.
Hagen Fire: 61,380 Acres — NW Team 7 Returns for Final Mop-Up
The Hagen Fire, located 26 miles east of Pendleton in the Umatilla National Forest, has burned 61,380 acres and is exhibiting only minimal fire behavior — smoldering and creeping in areas of unburned fuels within the perimeter. The Northwest Incident Command Team 7 returned for a second assignment on the Hagen, completing mop-up after leading the initial suppression response.
Operations Section Chief Jesse Kiene coordinated the final effort from the Hagen Fire command center in Elgin, Oregon. Area, road, and trail closures remain in effect throughout the Hagen burn area as crews conduct hazard tree assessment and suppression repair.
Backyard Burning Restrictions Remain
Despite the winding down of large fire activity, the Oregon Department of Forestry has maintained a statewide prohibition on open backyard debris burning. Oregonians should check with their local fire district or the ODF before conducting any open burning. The agency notes that fall prescribed burning is separately authorized and is being conducted by federal land managers where conditions allow.
For the latest information on fire closures and restrictions across Oregon national forests, visit the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region website or InciWeb.