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.