Eggo

Eggo Fire Report - August 13, 2026

Fire Start, Size and Growth

Start Date/Time/Location: The Eggo Fire was first reported on the afternoon of Saturday, August 1, 2026, and officially recorded on August 2, 2026. The fire is located on the Zumwalt Prairie, approximately 17 miles northeast of Enterprise in Wallowa County, Oregon, west of Greenwood Butte and east of Crow Creek Road.
Size and Containment: As of the latest reporting over the last 72 hours, the fire has burned 4,225 acres and is currently between 75% and 80% contained.
Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread: Igniting on private land, the fire initially spread rapidly through dry, tall grass fuels (standing about 2.5 feet high) and timber. Driven by a northwesterly cold front and sustained 20-30 mph winds, the fire grew from 100 acres to 2,000 acres in just a few hours during its initial run. Currently, the fire is exhibiting minimal, flanking behavior accompanied by short-range spotting and smoldering.
Containment Efforts: Initial suppression involved a massive multiagency response, including the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), the Wallowa County Sheriff's Office, the Wallowa County Road Department, and local ranchers and farmers who utilized private equipment to build dozer lines. The fire is currently being managed by a Type 4 Incident Commander with a lean team of six personnel working a Type 5 incident. Firefighters are focused on holding the perimeter, monitoring for hotspots, and actively backhauling equipment. Operations have accumulated approximately $1.2 million in costs.

Emergency Information

Evacuations and Sheltering:
Mandatory Evacuation Orders: There are currently no mandatory evacuation orders in place for the Eggo Fire.
Evacuation Warnings: There are no active evacuation warnings. During the fire's initial rapid spread, volunteers worked to safely remove livestock from threatened areas.
Evacuation Shelters and Information: Because there are no active evacuations, no emergency shelters are currently open.

Road and Infrastructure Closures:

• Zumwalt Road has been closed to all non-emergency traffic to allow heavy equipment and fire apparatus room to safely navigate.
• Crow Creek Road has been closed to all non-emergency traffic.
• Travelers in the area are advised to use extreme caution due to increased fire traffic, and off-road travel is strictly prohibited.

For more information, visit:

• Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Fire Information
• Wallowa County Emergency Services
• Oregon TripCheck (for real-time road closures)

Current Impact

Impacts:
Injuries and Fatalities: There have been no official reports of injuries or fatalities associated with the Eggo Fire.
Structures Impacted: No structures have been reported lost. The fire has primarily burned through private land, with damage reported to livestock fencing. While some rural residences were initially threatened, none have been destroyed.
School and Business Closures: No school or business closures have been reported in relation to this incident.
Notable Impacts: The fire has consumed over 4,000 acres of valuable livestock grazing land on the Zumwalt Prairie, requiring ranchers to relocate cattle and rebuild fencing.

Safety Concerns:
Power Outages: There are no widespread power outages reported in connection with the Eggo Fire at this time.
Water Safety: No specific water safety concerns have been reported, but residents should continue to monitor local advisories.
Burn Bans: Wallowa-Whitman National Forest (WWNF) and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) public and industrial fire restrictions are strictly in effect across the region due to extreme fire danger.
Air Quality: Smoke from the Eggo Fire and other regional fires continues to reduce visibility and impact air quality. Residents are advised to monitor local air quality indexes, stay indoors with windows closed if conditions worsen, and use air purifiers if available.

Ongoing Outlook

Containment Projections: With containment reaching up to 80%, the fire remains highly secure. Firefighters anticipate maintaining control of the perimeter and will continue to patrol the area to ensure isolated heat sources and smoldering timber do not cross containment lines.
Weather and Wind Warnings: Weather conditions in Wallowa County are currently sunny with temperatures in the mid-60s to high 70s. The area is transitioning from hot and dry to slightly cooler temperatures, though dry conditions will keep local fuels highly receptive to fire until significant moisture is introduced.

Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate

Cause: Official reports indicate that the Eggo Fire was human-caused, though the specific details remain under investigation.
Weather and Climate: The fire's rapid ignition and spread were heavily influenced by extreme summer fire weather conditions. Prolonged dry spells have cured the local vegetation, turning it into highly combustible fuel. When combined with a northwesterly cold front, low relative humidity, and gusty winds, the environment was highly conducive to the aggressive wildfire behavior seen during the fire's first 48 hours. This aligns with a broader trend of extreme fire conditions across the Pacific Northwest this season.

For more information, visit:

• Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Fire Information
• Wallowa County Emergency Services
• Oregon TripCheck (for real-time road closures)