# Hagen and Paradise wildfires expand in Umatilla National > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oregon-drought-emergency-and-wildfire-response > Updated: 2026-09-04T17:30:00.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 25. By early September, firefighting efforts in the Umatilla National Forest continued to show progress in containing the Hagen and Paradise fires, aided by recent rain and cooler temperatures. The Hagen Fire grew to approximately 61,408 acres by September 4, with containment increasing from 33% in late August to 54%. Personnel assigned to the Hagen Fire fluctuated from 1,043 in late August to 879 by August 31, and 785 by September 4. Recent tactical operations included firing operations along southern edges to pull the fire toward control lines, as well as suppression repair and perimeter patrolling. The Paradise Fire expanded to 9,634 acres by September 4, with containment rising from 13% in late August to 22%. Personnel numbers for the Paradise Fire were reported at 463 in late August, 506 on August 31, and 293 by September 4. Crews have focused on strengthening control lines, mopping up hotspots near the Mill Creek drainage and Forest Service Road 65, and conducting structure protection and scouting for containment opportunities. Authorities have issued warnings for hunters and visitors to comply with forest closures and remain alert to personnel and equipment operating in the area. While weather conditions have improved, officials continue to prioritize suppression repair and securing fire edges in the Mill Creek watershed. ## Claims - The Hagen Fire is burning in northeastern Oregon, affecting Union and Umatilla counties. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Evacuation levels were upgraded to Level 3 (Go Now) for parts of Union and Umatilla counties on July 28, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation orders also apply to specified areas in the counties. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The joint Emergency Operations Center includes the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Emergency Management and the Conf (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Northwest Incident Management Team 7 is actively engaged in the fire response. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Residents are urged to monitor fire activity, avoid unnecessary travel, and be ready to leave without waiting for an official order. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rugged terrain and forecast weather could cause rapid, unpredictable fire spread. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Fire engines, law enforcement and other emergency responders are operating throughout the region. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Umatilla National Forest fires see progress amid changing weather Firefighters are making progress on the Hagen and Paradise fires in the Umatilla National Forest as rain and cooler temperatures aid containment and repair efforts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/umatilla-national-forest-fires-see-progress-amid-changing-weather ### 2026-08-31: Umatilla National Forest fires report August 31 Firefighters are managing the Hagen and Paradise fires in the Umatilla National Forest. The Hagen Fire is 45% contained across 60,975 acres, while the Paradise Fire is 15% contained across 9,329 acres. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/umatilla-national-forest-fires-report-august-31 ### 2026-08-28: Umatilla National Forest fires see increased containment and reduced evacuations Firefighters have increased containment of the Hagen and Paradise fires in Umatilla National Forest, leading to reduced evacuation levels in parts of Umatilla and Union counties. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/umatilla-national-forest-fires-see-increased-containment-and-reduced-evacuations ### 2026-08-19: Umatilla National Forest fires prompt increased evacuations The Paradise and Hagen fires in the Umatilla National Forest have prompted increased evacuations in Umatilla County, Oregon, as the Paradise Fire remains at 0% containment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/umatilla-national-forest-fires-prompt-increased-evacuations ### 2026-08-17: Hagen Fire evacuation levels reduced in Umatilla and Union Counties Evacuation levels for the Hagen Fire have been reduced in parts of Umatilla and Union Counties as firefighters successfully maintain containment lines. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hagen-and-paradise-fires-burn-in-umatilla-national-forest ### 2026-08-09: Hagen and Paradise wildfires trigger evacuations and road closures Wildfires in Oregon have triggered increased evacuations in Umatilla County and the closure of Highway 204 due to the Hagen and Paradise fires. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hagen-and-paradise-wildfires-trigger-evacuations-and-road-closures ### 2026-08-06: Hagen Fire evacuations increased in Union and Umatilla counties Evacuation levels have been increased for the Hagen Fire in Union and Umatilla counties due to dangerous fire behavior and challenging terrain, including Level 3 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hagen-fire-evacuations-increased-in-union-and-umatilla-counties ### 2026-08-03: U.S. Wildfire Containment Advances in Oregon and California Firefighters in Oregon and California report significant containment gains on multiple wildfires, with the Hagen Fire at 11% and the Rock Fire at 92% containment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-wildfire-containment-advances-in-oregon-and-california ### 2026-07-31: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/umatilla-county-evacuates-residents-near-hagen-fire-amid-pds-red-flag-warning ### 2026-07-28: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregons-hagen-fire-triggers-level-3-evacuations-in-union-and-umatilla-counties ### 2026-07-26: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hagen-fire-in-oregon-triggers-large-evacuations-and-ongoing-containment ### 2026-07-24: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/western-us-wildfires-spark-largescale-firefighting-efforts-and-utility-safeguards ### 2026-07-23: 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. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-washington-brace-for-surge-of-lightningsparked-wildfires ### 2026-07-20: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wallowa-county-oregon-wildfire-expands-to-over-1490-acres ### 2026-07-19: 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 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hagen-fire-prompts-level-3-evacuations-in-oregons-umatilla-county ### 2026-07-19: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-wildfires-blaze-across-thousands-of-acres-forcing-evacuations-and-limiting-air-support ### 2026-07-18: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregons-lower-dry-creek-fire-fully-contained ### 2026-07-17: 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 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-wildfires-expand-as-fire-danger-declared-extreme ### 2026-07-16: 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 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lower-dry-creek-fire-triggers-evacuations-and-state-emergency-response-in-oregon ### 2026-07-13: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-and-california-wildfires-expand-as-heat-and-winds-intensify ### 2026-07-10: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-state-fire-marshal-deploys-four-task-forces-to-jackson-county-wildfire ### 2026-07-02: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-faces-severe-drought-in-2026-as-snowpack-plummets-and-river-flows-drop ### 2026-06-23: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-declares-statewide-fire-season-as-us-forest-service-expands-firefighter-health-protections ### 2026-06-16: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-amid-severe-drought-and-wildfire-risks ### 2026-06-09: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-prepares-for-wildfire-evacuations-as-drought-emergency-extends-to-half-its-counties --- Cite as: Hagen and Paradise wildfires expand in Umatilla National. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/oregon-drought-emergency-and-wildfire-response