Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked For Grasshopper Fire In Wasco County - 07/29/26

SALEM, Ore. – The Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked Wednesday afternoon for the fast-moving Grasshopper Fire in Wasco County. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing an incident management team and assigning task forces to protect nearby communities and critical infrastructure.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal sent three task forces on Saturday, July 25 through Immediate Response. The task forces have been working alongside our wildland partners, actively protecting the communities of Sportsman Park and Pine Hollow.

The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office has levels 1, 2, and 3 evacuation orders in place. Those looking for information about evacuations can follow the sheriff’s office on Facebook or view the evacuation areas here.

The fire was mapped Tuesday night at 18,136 acres.

“Wildfires continue to challenge us and our wildland partners across the state. This weekend’s forecast is concerning with hot, dry, and windy conditions expected,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “The best thing Oregonians can do to help out the thousands of firefighters across the state is to be wildfire aware, have an evacuation plan in place, and sign up for emergency alerts in your county.”

The Oregon State Fire Marshal has brought in resources from California, Utah, and Washington to boost capacity within the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System. The firefighters arriving from Utah will be assigned to the Grasshopper Fire.

This is the eleventh time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal  
The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.  

CORRECTED: Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked For Beachcomb And Bench Fires, Second Flat Fire - 07/26/26

This release corrects an error. The Beachcomb and Bench Fires and Second Flat Fire are the ninth and tenth times the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026.

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SALEM, Ore. – The Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Beachcomb and Bench fires late Saturday night and the Second Flat Fire on Sunday. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is assigning an incident management team and resources to the Beachcomb and Bench fires on the Warm Springs Reservation and Jefferson County and the Second Flat Fire in Harney County.

Beachcomb and Bench Fires

Both fires were extremely active overnight and saw wind-driven runs and long-range spotting. As of Sunday morning, the Beachcomb Fire had burned 2,352 acres and the Bench Fire burned 6,201 acres. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office have issued levels 1, 2, and 3 evacuation notices. Wildfire updates are posted on the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Fire Management Facebook page. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Incident Management Team has been assigned to the fire.

Second Flat Fire

The Second Flat Fire made a significant push Saturday and into the overnight hours. As of Sunday morning, the fire had burned 76,956 acres. The Harney County Sheriff’s Office has levels 1, 2, and 3 evacuations in place. Information about evacuations can be found on the Harney County Emergency Management website. Fire information is being posted to the 2026 Burns Basin Fires Facebook page. Oregon State Fire Marshal resources will be integrating with the Southern Area Team 5 to provide structural protection.

“The last two and half weeks have been extremely challenging for our firefighters and support staff,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “The forecast for the rest of the week is for continued hot and dry conditions. I’m asking every Oregonian and visitor to be wildfire aware. Sign up for emergency alerts, know the evacuation levels, and take action to prevent sparking any new fires.”

The Oregon State Fire Marshal has resources assigned to six conflagrations and several Immediate Response assignments as the state continues to aggressively fight numerous wildfires across Central and Eastern Oregon.

This is the nineth and tenth time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal  
The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.  

Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked For The Shingle Fire In Grant, Wheeler Counties - 07/25/26

SALEM, Ore. – On Saturday afternoon, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Shingle Fire in Grant and Wheeler counties. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing its Blue Incident Management Team and resources to protect nearby communities from the fast-moving fire.

The Shingle Fire, 14 miles southeast of Mitchell, is estimated at 21,849 acres and is growing rapidly. Because of the fire’s growth, Crook, Grant, and Wheeler counties have issued varying levels of evacuations. For updated information, visit the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office, Grant County Emergency Management, and Crook County Sheriff's Office pages.

The National Weather Service has Red Flag Warnings in place for much of Oregon east of the Cascades through Saturday. Several fires across the state have seen rapid growth because of tinder dry conditions coupled with gusty winds.

“The conditions we are seeing across Oregon remain extremely concerning,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “We are using every available tool at our disposal to protect communities threatened by wildfire. While our firefighters work around the clock, we’re asking Oregonians to do what they can to prevent sparking any new fires.”

The Oregon State Fire Marshal has 37 task forces and strike teams assigned to six incidents across the state, including resources from California and Washington.

This is the eighth time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026, all occurring in July.

For information about the Shingle Fire, a Facebook page has been set up.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal  
The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.

Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked For Crosswhite West Fire In Crook And Jefferson Counties - 07/24/26

SALEM, Ore. – On Friday evening, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Crosswhite West Fire to protect the community of Marks Creek in Crook County. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has assigned its Red Incident Management Team and structural task forces. The team will work in unified command with the Oregon Department of Forestry Team 3.

Levels 1, 2 and 3 evacuations are in effect for the Crosswhite West Fire. County sheriff’s offices issue evacuation orders. The most current evacuation information is available at:

• Crook County: www.facebook.com/CrookCountySheriff
• Jefferson County: www.facebook.com/JeffersonCountyORSheriff/

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the area through Saturday because of critical fire weather conditions of strong winds and warm temperatures, which will likely contribute to extreme fire behavior.

“The forecast remains extremely concerning as we head into the weekend. East of the Cascades is expecting temperatures in the 90s, with gusty winds,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “It is imperative that Oregonians and visitors be aware of the extreme fire danger, know the evacuations levels, and to follow any order issued by law enforcement.”

Overnight Thursday, the Crosswhite Fire merged with the Box Springs Fire. The Crosswhite fire in Crook, Jefferson, and Wheeler counties has been divided into two zones, the Crosswhite West and Crosswhite East, with the Wheeler County line serving as the dividing point.

Updates for the Wheeler County portion of the fire will continue to be posted on the Rowe Creek Complex Fire Information page, while updates for the Crook County and Jefferson County portion will be available on the Brewer Fire Information page.

This is the seventh time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026. It is also the seventh time the act has been invoked this month.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal  
The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.  

Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked For Hagen Fire; State Fire Marshal Mobilizes Resources - 07/21/26

SALEM, Ore. - Because of the rapid growth and immediate threat posed by the Hagen Fire, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked to provide additional resources to protect nearby homes and critical infrastructure. This marks the sixth time the act has been invoked in 2026, as Oregon continues to face a challenging fire season pushed by record-low snowpack and drier-than-normal fuel conditions.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing an incident management team and two structural task forces to the fire. These state resources will enter unified command with Northwest Team 7 to prioritize the protection of homes and critical infrastructure near the fire.

“We are facing not only challenging fire conditions but also low resource availability across the country,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “It is important now more than ever that Oregonians are wildfire aware and take actions like signing up for emergency alerts and preventing any new fires.”

As of Tuesday morning, the Hagen Fire is estimated at 5,685 acres and is located approximately nine miles southwest of Tollgate, Oregon. The fire burned actively overnight, creating spot fires that forced the withdrawal of crews working on the nearby Ninemile Fire. Firefighters are being challenged by steep, inaccessible terrain and temperatures expected to climb into triple digits this week.

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, has issued evacuation notices. For the most recent information about evacuations please follow the local sheriff’s office.

Find information about the Hagen Fire and other fires in the Paradise Complex on the InciWeb page and on the official fire information Facebook page. Oregonians can sign up for emergency alerts at oralert.gov.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal  

The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.

Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked For Akawa Butte And Brewer Fires In Deschutes And Jefferson Counties - 07/18/26

SALEM, Ore. – On Saturday morning, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Akawa Butte and Brewer fires in Deschutes and Jefferson counties. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is assigning its Red Incident Management Team and several task forces to the fires to work alongside its wildland partners to protect nearby communities and critical infrastructure.

Hot, dry weather and strong, shifting winds created difficult firefighting conditions across Central Oregon Friday. The fires have grown significantly, threatening nearby communities. The Deschutes and Jefferson County sheriff’s offices have levels 1, 2, and 3 evacuation notices in place. Those looking for evacuation information should follow their local sheriff’s office.

Conditions will continue to be hot and dry on Saturday. The wind will be light in the morning but is expected to increase in the afternoon. Fire managers expect challenging, wind-driven fire activity later in the day.

“The conditions we’re seeing across Oregon have challenged firefighters for the past week and the current forecast isn’t providing much relief,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “I’m urging every Oregonian to be wildfire aware and to sign up for their county’s emergency alerts. Know the evacuation levels and follow them if they are issued.”

The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Incident Management Team will be in unified command with the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Team 2.

This is the fifth time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is posting updates on incidents it has resources assigned to on osfminfo.org. Oregonians can sign up for emergency alerts at oralert.gov.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal  
The Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.  

Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked For Rowe Creek Complex In Wheeler County, State Fire Marshal Mobilizing Resources - 07/17/26

SALEM, Ore. – On Friday afternoon, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Rowe Creek Complex in Wheeler County. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has assigned its Green Incident Management team and four task forces from Clackamas and Lane counties and two from the state of Washington.

The complex is made up of the Camel Hump, Crosswhite, and Redrock fires. As of Friday morning, the three fires had burned 15,018 acres; the estimated acreage is likely much higher based on fire behavior Friday afternoon.

The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office has levels 2 and 3 evacuation notices in place for communities near these fires. The agency is sharing evacuation information on their Facebook page and on their Genesys Protect dashboard.

On Thursday night, the Oregon State Fire Marshal assigned two structural task forces to Wheeler County through Immediate Response. These firefighters worked to protect homes and critical infrastructure. The region is seeing challenging fire conditions with tinder dry fuels and an unfavorable forecast with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 90s, and possibly triple digits. A Red Flag Warning is in place for parts of North Central Oregon through Friday night.

“The extreme fire conditions, the forecast, and these recent wildfires have challenged our firefighters,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “We are using every tool at our disposal to protect homes and communities from these fires. I ask that every Oregonian pay close attention to these wildfires and if you are asked to evacuate to do so.”

The Oregon State Fire Marshal Green Incident Management Team will be in unified command with a federal incident management team, Northwest Team 2, which has also been assigned to the complex.

This is the fourth time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026. It is also the fourth conflagration since July 10, 2026.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal  
The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.

Oregon Adds California & Washington Fire Service Resources As Wildfire Activity Strains Statewide Capacity - 07/17/26

SALEM, Ore. – With Oregon’s fire protection resources heavily committed to wildfires across the state, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is bringing in five task forces from California and two task forces from Washington to focus on protecting communities and critical infrastructure as the state faces extreme fire conditions.

Earlier this week thunderstorms moved through the region, dropping thousands of lightning strikes and sparking numerous wildfires. These additional firefighters and equipment will support fires the state fire marshal has resources assigned to and will be available for any emerging incidents.

The resources were mobilized through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact in coordination with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

“The Oregon fire service is doing extraordinary work across the state, but the number of active incidents is placing a significant demand on the system,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz‑Temple said. “Bringing in resources from other states is a common practice that supports the entire wildfire response system.”

The California resources will be assigned according to incident priorities and may support community defense, structure triage, protection of critical infrastructure, and other missions aligned with their qualifications. The task forces from Washington are working alongside Oregon crews in Wheeler County on the Rowe Creek Complex.

The Oregon Department of Forestry, tribal, and federal wildland agencies will continue managing wildland suppression operations within their respective jurisdictions. The Oregon State Fire Marshal resources, including those arriving from California and Washington, are focused on reinforcing local fire service capacity and community protection efforts.

“Oregon, California, and Washington have a long history of helping one another during emergencies,” Ruiz-Temple said. “Oregon firefighters supported California communities in 2025 during the Los Angeles wildfires, and we are grateful that our neighboring states are able to answer Oregon’s request for help.”

The Oregon State Fire Marshal has resources assigned to four conflagrations and one Immediate Response incident. For more information about the agency’s mobilizations and updates, visit https://osfminfo.org.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal
The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.

Oregon State Fire Marshal Mobilizes Task Forces, Incident Management Team To Lower Dry Creek Fire In Umatilla County - 07/16/26

SALEM, Ore. – On Wednesday night, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Lower Dry Creek Fire in Umatilla County. The Oregon State Fire Marshal began mobilizing structural protection task forces and its Red Incident Management Team. Local firefighters have been fighting the fast-moving fire near Milton-Freewater and Weston since it was reported Wednesday afternoon.

The fire is estimated to be more than 5,000 acres and was being pushed by gusty winds from passing thunderstorms and extremely dry conditions. The fire has prompted levels 2 and 3 evacuation notices by the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office. Those seeking evacuation information can find updates on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized two structural task forces and air resources through Immediate Response. Additional structural task forces are being mobilized to boost capacity and protect property and critical infrastructure.

“Wednesday was an extremely active day for firefighters across the state as hot, dry weather coupled with thunderstorms elevated wildfire risk,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “The forecast is calling for continued thunderstorms and temperatures into the mid-90s for the coming week. I’m asking every Oregonian to be aware of the wildfire threat and take steps to prevent sparking any new wildfires.”

This is the third time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal

The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.

Oregon State Fire Marshal Mobilizes Resources To Olive Butte Fire In Grant County - 07/11/26

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing its Green Incident Management Team and four structural task forces to the Olive Butte Fire in Grant County. Saturday evening, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 3 evacuation notice for the town of Granite. The evacuation notices were issued due to rapidly changing conditions.

The state fire marshal is sending three structural protection task forces from Clackamas, Lane, and Washington counties Saturday evening, with more resources arriving Sunday. These resources will work to protect life and property near the fire.

“While our wildland partners focus on the perimeter of the fire itself, our resources will work to protect homes and critical infrastructure,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Travis Medema said. “This partnership is vital as we face what has been a very busy weekend for firefighters across the state.”

Those looking for evacuation information can follow the Grant County Emergency Management page or the Oregon Department of Emergency Management's RAPTOR Dashboard.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal Green Incident Management Team will be in unified command with Northwest Team 12.

Saturday night, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the fire, allowing the Oregon State Fire Marshal to mobilize resources through the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System. This is the second time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal  
The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office. 

Oregon State Fire Marshal Mobilizes Resources To Jackson County - 07/11/26

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing four structural task forces and its Blue Incident Management Team to the fast-moving East Evans Creek Road fire in Jackson County. The fire which sparked Friday quickly grew to over 1,500 acres and is threatening nearby homes and several communities.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has levels 1, 2, & 3 evacuation notices in place. Those looking for evacuation information should follow the local sheriff’s office.

The state fire marshal task forces from Lincoln, Linn, Marion and the south coast (Coos, Curry, Lane, and Douglas counties) will join a task force from Klamath County and strike team from Douglas County mobilized Friday evening through Immediate Response to support local structural resources.

“This fire is a reminder how quickly things can change with the dry conditions we have across the state,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Chief Deputy Travis Medema said. “We have a long way to go this fire season, and I ask every Oregonian to do their part to prevent wildfires.”

The Oregon State Fire Marshal Blue Incident Management Team will be in unified command with the Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1.

Friday night, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the fire allowing the Oregon State Fire Marshal to mobilize additional resources through the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System. This is the first time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026.

About the Oregon State Fire Marshal  
The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM works with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.