Oregon wildfires intensify, PDS red‑flag warning

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Umatilla County Evacuates Residents Near Hagen Fire Amid PDS Red Flag Warning

   Umatilla County issued Level 3 “GO NOW” evacuations for residents near the Hagen Fire as the National Weather Service declared a rare PDS Red Flag Warning for extreme fire‑weather on Aug 1, urging immediate, un

2. 5 days ago

   [HEALTH] 6 sources

   Oregon's Hagen Fire Triggers Level 3 Evacuations in Union and Umatilla Counties

   The Hagen Fire in northeastern Oregon led to Level 3 evacuations in Union and Umatilla counties on July 28, 2026, with joint emergency agencies coordinating the response.

3. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Hagen Fire in Oregon Triggers Large Evacuations and Ongoing Containment

   The Hagen Fire in Oregon’s Umatilla National Forest has forced Level 3 and Level 2 evacuations, with over 870 firefighters and helicopters delivering water to contain the 24,000‑acre blaze.

4. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Western US wildfires spark large‑scale firefighting efforts and utility safeguards

   Oregon assigns over 10,000 firefighters to 30 large wildfires, while PG&E installs weather stations, cameras, and upgrades power lines in California to curb wildfire damage.

5. 9 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources

   Akawa Butte Fire Intensifies as Oregon Prepares for Red-Flag Weather

   The Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters, Oregon, has burned 42 sq mi, destroyed two homes and been labeled a top‑priority blaze as red‑flag weather threatens the region, prompting evacuations and a massive firefight.

6. 13 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Wallowa County Oregon Wildfire Expands to Over 1,490 Acres

   Lightning sparked the Burnt Creek Fire in Wallowa County, Oregon, burning about 1,495 acres with zero containment and prompting a multi‑county air‑quality advisory and a local volunteer assistance network.

7. 14 days ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Hagen Fire prompts Level 3 evacuations in Oregon’s Umatilla County

   The Hagen Fire in Oregon’s Umatilla County triggered Level 3 evacuations for areas along Bingham Road and the Umatilla River corridor, with additional Level 2 and Level 1 zones prepared as firefighting crews, a

8. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Oregon wildfires blaze across thousands of acres, forcing evacuations and limiting air support

   Oregon wildfires have burned over 22,000 acres, limited aerial drops due to smoke, prompted evacuations and forced use of drones, while a separate Powder River Fire threatens ranchers and hay supplies.

9. 15 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Oregon's Lower Dry Creek Fire Fully Contained

   The 8,100‑acre Lower Dry Creek Fire in Oregon’s Umatilla County, which destroyed six homes and 40 outbuildings, reached 100% containment after earlier reports of 57% containment.

10. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Oregon wildfires blaze across multiple counties, burning over 20,000 acres

    Multiple Oregon wildfires, including the 11,551‑acre East Evans Road Fire and the Akawa Butte and Brewer fires, have burned over 20,000 acres, prompting evacuations, the Emergency Conflagration Act, and high‑te

11. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Lower Dry Creek Fire Triggers Evacuations and State Emergency Response in Oregon

    The Lower Dry Creek Fire in Umatilla County, Oregon, burned over 5,000 acres, prompting Level 3 evacuations, shelter openings, highway closures, power outages, and a state emergency response under the Emergency

12. 20 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    East Evans Creek Fire expands to 7,800 acres in Oregon, prompting evacuations

    The East Evans Creek Fire in Oregon surged to 7,843 acres, prompting evacuations, state emergency activation, and multi‑agency firefighting efforts.

13. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Oregon State Fire Marshal Deploys Four Task Forces to Jackson County Wildfire

    Oregon's State Fire Marshal deployed four task forces and invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to combat the 1,500‑acre East Evans Creek Road Fire in Jackson County, issuing multiple evacuation levels.

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Oregon Faces Severe Drought in 2026 as Snowpack Plummets and River Flows Drop

    Oregon endures a 2026 drought after low snowpack and warm winter; 86% of the state is dry, 54% in severe conditions, prompting emergency declarations and calls for water‑conservation measures.

15. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Oregon declares statewide fire season, urges public preparedness and new firefighter health protections

    Oregon declares full fire season, urges residents to follow evacuation levels and sign up for alerts, while the U.S. Forest Service rolls out N95 respirators and decontamination measures for wildland fighters.

16. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Oregon Governor Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Drought and Wildfire Risks

    Oregon’s drought, with snowpack at 11 % of average, prompted Governor Tina Kotek to declare a state of emergency to mobilize fire resources as over 400 wildfires have burned 8,000 acres this year.

17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Oregon declares emergency drought for half its counties as wildfire season ramps up

    Oregon announces emergency drought for nearly half its counties while the state agency urges residents to ready evacuation plans for an intensifying wildfire season.

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