Oregon is bearing the brunt of the 2026 fire season, with 33 active large fires burning across the state — more than any other state in the nation. Multiple incidents in central and eastern Oregon have each grown to massive proportions, burning through hundreds of thousands of acres of rangelands, forests, and high desert terrain.

Oregon's Largest Active Fires

The following are among the most significant active fires currently burning in Oregon:

  • Big Grass Fire — Vale District BLM, 336,779 acres, 19% contained. Located approximately 25 miles southwest of Jordan Valley in Malheur County. This is one of the largest fires currently burning in Oregon.
  • Coleman Creek Fire — Burns District BLM, 264,839 acres, 18% contained. Located approximately 1 mile southeast of Juntura in Harney County, threatening rangelands and rural infrastructure.
  • Hay Creek Complex — Prineville District BLM, 200,292 acres, 97% contained. Spanning Gilliam, Sherman, and Wasco counties, this complex has seen excellent containment progress.
  • Bald Mountain Fire — Burns District BLM, 78,239 acres, 37% contained. Located 50 miles southeast of Burns.
  • Hagen Fire — Umatilla National Forest, 37,645 acres, 11% contained. Burning 26 miles east of Pendleton, this fire is threatening communities in Umatilla County and contributing to smoke impacts in the region.
  • Grasshopper Fire — Mt. Hood National Forest, 30,729 acres, 0% contained. Located just 3 miles north of Sportsman Park, this fire is of significant concern due to proximity to recreation areas and communities along the Highway 26 corridor.
  • Henry Fire — Prineville District BLM, 29,850 acres, 73% contained. Located 5 miles south of Paulina Guard Station in Crook County.

Central Oregon: Crook County Evacuations Downgraded

In a positive development, Crook County Sheriff has downgraded some evacuation levels for the Rowe Creek Complex as containment progress has been made. Residents in the affected areas should continue to monitor centraloregonfire.org for the latest evacuation status information.

Fire Behavior and Conditions

Fires across central and eastern Oregon continue to exhibit active to extreme fire behavior. NIFC reports that multiple incidents are threatening structures and infrastructure, with additional evacuations in effect. Fuels across eastern Oregon are critically dry following a warm, dry spring and summer, and the landscape has been receptive to rapid fire spread.

The Hagen Fire east of Pendleton and other fires in the Blue Mountains and northeast Oregon are of particular concern as they burn in proximity to populated areas and Highway corridors.

A New Threat: Grasshopper Fire on Mt. Hood

The Grasshopper Fire on the Mt. Hood National Forest deserves special attention. With 30,729 acres burned and zero percent containment, it is burning in terrain typically associated with cooler, moister conditions. Its proximity to the Highway 26 corridor and recreation infrastructure makes it a fire to watch closely in the coming days.

Oregon residents and travelers are urged to monitor OregonSmoke.org and the Oregon Office of Emergency Management at oregon.gov/OEM for the latest fire and evacuation information.