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08-06-2026 Morning Briefing for Coleman Creek and Second Flat08-04-2026 Firefighters Patrolling Line08-04-2026 Burns Helibase08-04-2026 Inserting Hose Lay on Skull Creek Road08-04-2026 Firefighter Using Hose08-04-2026 Firefighter Cold Trailing08-04-2026 Cold Trailing on Second FlatThank you Team 3 - Castle Fire TransitoinBig Grass Fire / Division O 8-5-26Big Grass Fire / Division O 8-5-26Big Grass Fire / Division O 8-5-26Big Grass Fire / Division O 8-5-26Great Basin Team's Thank You to the visiting Austr...Coyote Fire Australian Division SupBig Grass Fire / Flint Creek 8-5-26Shingle Fire SawyerHenry Fire Hand Crews Assisting with Containment LineHolding Line and Road Edge on the Castle FireHazard Trees cover the ground on the Castle FireStaging area 073126Photos_20260804_Cows_002694Handcrew 08-04-2026Handcrew 08-04-2026Dozer 08-02-2026Coyote Fire Firefighters conducting mop upRolling up hose 080426Rolling up hose 080426Shingle Fire mop up on western flankShingle Fire Mop up on Western Flank08-02-2026 Interior Smoke off Lone Pine Road07-29-2026 Smoke Column in Second Flat Div G07-29-2026 Second Flat Fire TorchingAir Operations Davis CreekBench Fire Public Information Map for August 4, 2026Engine Parked along the side of the road, Castle FireDriving a native surface road on the Unpqua NF.Davis Creek smoke08-02-2026 Gridding Along Lone Pine Road08-02-2026 Heavy on Fire08-02-2026 Portable Water Tank08-02-2026 Interior Burn from Lone Pine Road08-02-2026 Crew 17 Hose Lay08-02-2026 Crew Hiking Along the Line08-02-2026 Burning Stump08-02-2026 Mop up Along Lone Pine Road07-31-2026 Night Operations on Second Flat Fire07-29-2026 Burning Operations Along HWY 20Hay Creek Complex Update 08-03-2026Burnt Creek Fire perimeter 080326Henry and Coyote Daily Public Information Map, August 3, 2026Skidgen works with a crew to mop up hot spots07-30-2026 Night Firing Operations along HWY 2007-30-2026 Night Firing Operations on Coleman Creek07-30-2026 Fire Observation Coleman CreekCrews finish work to prep a road edge for burning on the Castle FireEquipment and water tanks stacked near a road on the Castle FireCastle Fire - Engine Finishes prep work along a holding lineEquipment on Jackass ButteEquipment on Jackass ButteCrews at DP 110, 08-02-2026Jackass Butte perimeter 08-01-2026Helicopter, Jackass Butte 07-31-2026Crews at DP 110, 08-02-2026Information Board at the Burnt and Davis Creek confluence overlookHelicopter working around Davis Creek 080126Smoke above Davis Creek 080126Therapy Dogs visit the Castle Fire, August 2, 2026Burnt Creek Fire perimeter 080226Helicopter Dips Water on the Shingle FireEngines and Trucks on Bench FireOregon State Fire Marshal firefighter next to an engine...Fire Engine on the Bench FireOregon State Fire Marshal firefighter on Bench FireOregon State Fire Marshal resources on the Bench FireAkawa Butte Fire 08-02-2026Night fire activity on the Bob Creek Fire 7-27-26Cutting apart a rotten log to get everything hot. Castle FireSmoke Rises near the edge of a road during a burning op...Three Flags fly over the Incident Command Post at the Castle Fire08-01-2026 Coleman Creek Fire along Malheur River08-01-2026 Helicopter Drop near Barn on Coleman Creek Fire08-01-2026 Helicopter Drop on Coleman Creek Fire08-01-2026 Helicopter Drop Along the Malheur River07-24-2026 Second Flat Fire burned area07-24-2026 Second Flat Fire from Wrights Point07-24-2026 Second Flat Fire smoke08-01-2026 Weather Balloon Launch in Burns08-01-2026 Firing Operations along Highway 20Firefighters prep lakeside for structure protection on Bench FireFirefighter assigned to structure protection on Bench FireHose line on Bench FireHotspots on Bench Fire at Lake Billy ChinookDeer near Lake Billy Chinook within the Bench Fire areaFirefighters utilizing watercraft transport on Bench FirePhotos_20260731_SmokeJackass_002694.jpgPhotos_20260731_AiropsJackass2_002694.jpgPhotos_20260731_AiropsJackass_002694.jpgHagen Fire Burnout OperationHagen Fire BurnoutHagen Fire Structure WrapParadise Ridge Helicopter Bucket DropAkawa Butte FireAkawa Butte FireBurnt Creek Fire smoke outlook 0801Night Burning on the Castle FireBurning stump and smoke on Bench FireFlames from the Bench FireNorthwest Flank Bench FIre Strategic FiringFirefighter working fireline on Fox Fire 7-27-26Big Grass Fire / Smoke on Active FirelineBig Grass Fire / Large Smoke CloudBig Grass Fire / Active FirelineBig Grass Fire / Active FlamesBig Grass Fire / Fire LineBig Grass Fire / Large FlamesBig Grass Fire / Smoke CloudBig Grass Fire / Smoke CloudHay Creek ComplexShingle Fire - Yukon Crew Hiking in to begin work.Local Boy Scouts thank firefighters - Hay Creek ComplexFire crews travel to fire areaAkawa Butte FireMeet and Greet at Shaniko - Hay Creek ComplexHay Creek Complex Community MeetingCottonwood Fire on July 25 - Hay Creek ComplexAnthony Fire smoke outlook 0731Burnt Creek smoke outlook 0731Large Cat Face in heavy Timber on the Castle FireFlames at night on the Castle FireNight Shift on the Castle FireFire Retardant on a older car in the meadow; Castle FireSilver State Hotshot crew & Pacific Ridgeline Fores...Quality Under Burning on Division A and E, Castle FireCastle Fire burns quietly under a stand of timber.Three Logos for the Castle FireSecond Flat and Coleman Creek Fires Community Meeting FlyerShingle Fire - Brushing on Division SAkawa Butte Fire Night Ops 7-30-2026Castle Fire - understory burning - flames visible on opposite hillsideCastle Fire Smoke Rises above the Creek, July 29 2026Silver State Hotshot crew & Pacific Ridgeline Fores...Hat Fire Public Information Map 7-30-26Successful firefighting depends on teamworkRanchers and local firefighters first to respond on Hay Creek ComplexFirefighters patrol dozer and handlines searching for smoldering fuelsAkawa Butte FireSecond Flat and Coleman Creek Fire Community Meeting FlyerFox Fire Thank You Firefighters Sign 7-28-26Castle Fire - International Incident Management Team at...Castle Fire - Briefing with Australian and New Zealand CounterpartsGila Hotshots extinguish flames off Hwy 84 7-27-26Shingle Fire Community Meeting July 31Yukon Crew and Scottsdale Engine extinguish flamesShingle Fire Community MeetingBurned area on the Bench FireAkawa Butte FireAkawa Butte FireFirefighters cold trail along fire edge searching for h...Hay Creek ComplexOperations personnel consider tactics for the day - Hay Creek ComplexSmoke outlook for Burnt Creek Fire 0729Smoke outlook for Anthony Fire 0729Engine Boss Cooper BarryIncident Within and Incident TrainingSmoldering landscapeTamarack lookoutLookoutWindowmakerSafety Trainee providing recommendations to Chipper CrewWater TenderFire EMT vehicle on Bologna FireChipping Operations on Bologna FireAkawa Butte Fire ash whirl 7-28-2026Mop-Up Operations on the Shingle FireFireline on the Shingle FireFire Resources Working the Shingle FireShingle FireOchoco MountainsJuly 26 fire activity from distanceScooper with smoke and field backdrop July 26EMT at staging areaFlag Point Lookout getting wrappedShingle Fire PerimeterShingle Fire at NightFire Resources Respond to the Shingle FireFire Resources Respond to the Shingle FireFire Resources Respond to the Shingle FireFire Resources Respond to the Shingle FireHorse crossing roadway near fire pickup truckFire truck driving on the Bench FireFirefighter in Smoke on Bench FireFirefighter works near NW Seekseequa Creek RdFirefighter and Fire Truck on NW Seekseequa Creek Rd on Bench FireCrew member touches the ground on Bench FireFirefighters working on NW Pelton Dam Rd on Bench FireFire Trucks and Personnel on NW Pelton Dam Rd (Div Q on Bench Fire)Castle Fire - Firefighters attending an operational briefingHagen Fire FirefighterOverlooking the Hagen and Ninemile FireNew Helispot on Horse Ridge FireAkawa Butte FireAkawa Butte FireSmoke outlook for 0728Smoke outlook 0728Hay Creek Complex Community Meeting 7/29/26 and Drop-in...Bologna Fire Map 7/28/26Akawa Butte Fire PIO Map 7-28-26Night operations on Coleman Creek FireColeman Creek Fire active front on Highway 20 ECross at Coleman Creek FireTrinity Hot ShotsBrewer HelicopterAkawa Butte Fire 7-27-2026Akawa Butte Fire 7-27-2026Fire info boardHwy 26 night fire activityView from traplineBench Fire perimeter 072526Fox Fire near Hwy 84 morning of 7-27-26Fox Fire near Hwy 84 morning of 7-27-26Fox Fire along Hwy 84 7-27-26Bench Fire perimeter 072726Klamath County Task Force ArrivesHelicopter Drafting Joe Fischer LakeUAS RemoteSmoke Outlook North Central OregonSmoke Outlook Central OregonAkawa Butte Fire Therapy Dog 7-20-2026Akawa Butte Fire Therapy Dog 7-23-2026Bologna Fire Map 07-27-26Grasshopper Fire smoke and Mt. Hood to northSmoke outlook for 0727Smoke outlook for 0727Coleman Creek Fire along Hwy 20 EColeman Creek Fire, July 26Akawa Butte Fire 07-26-2026Akawa Butte Fire 07-26-2026Bologna Fire Mop UpActivity increasesAircraft working the fire areaAkawa Butte Fire 7-18-2026Akawa Butte Fire morning briefing 7-22-2026Akawa Butte Fire 7-25-2026Night fire activityBench Fire crewSmoke Outlook Central OregonAkawa Butte 7-26-26Smoke Outlook North Central OregonSmoke Outlook Central OregonSmoke Outlook North Central OregonPeaking over the plateauBeachcomb fire activityBench Fire activitySharpening tools on the Brewer FireFox Fire Column from Hwy 84 7-25-26Grasshopper Fire columnAkawa Butte 7-26-26Crews join the firefight on Little Buck Fire - Hay Creek ComplexInfrared map for Anthony Fire 07262026Smoke outlook for 07262026Smoke outlook for 07262026New Helispot in Division ZDozer digging Line near Lost Boy GulchWalking to WorkMedium Bell 205 at Dip SiteBackhaul SuppliesAkawa Butte Fire hand crew 7-25-2026Akawa Butte Fire retardant drop 7-25-2026Akawa Butte Fire 7-25-2026Akawa Butte Fire - 7-25-2026Backhaul VehiclesScooper OperationsFlames in Ochoco ForestSkidengineHand crew digging handlineCrews HikingHelicopter OperationsFirefighters mopping up on Coyote FireCoyote Fire SawyerTypical Morning Ops BriefingMop-upA Tree torching in the GreenNight Operations on Coyote FireAkawa Butte Fire thank you signs - 7-24-2026Akawa Butte Fire - 7-24-2026Cottonwood Fire slowly backing down to the John Day River.Akawa Butte Fire - 7-24-2026Cottonwood Fire, part of the Hay Creek Complex burning on July 23Akawa Butte Fire - 7-24-2026Akawa Butte Fire - 7-24-2026Akawa Butte Fire Gov Kotek - 7-24-2026Akawa Butte Fire - 7-24-2026Akawa Butte Fire Gov Kotek - 7-24-2026Akawa Butte Fire Gov Kotek Deschutes Co Sheriff Rupert - 7-24-2026Akawa Butte Fire Gov Kotek - 7-24-2026Fire resources respond to Shingle FireFox Fire Smoke Column 7-24-26Smoke outlookSikorsky S61 Skycrane at Olive Butte fireFlames near FS 13 Road last WeekDozer at FirelineJuly 23 Community Meeting - Operations UpdateSmoke outlookSmoke outlookAkawa Butte Fire - southern edge of the fireHay Creek Complex Community Meeting postponedInitial Attack on Cottonwood Fire July 23 - Hay Creek ComplexPowder River Fire Info Board 7-23-26Postponed Hay Creek Complex Community Meeting - July 25, 2026Powder River Smoke Column 7-17-26Powder River Smoke Column 7-18-26Nighttime Flames last WeekWetting Vegetation to extinguish EmbersPump and PumpkinCedar Ridge Fire Crew on Hay Creek ComplexFire Crews work along Porcupine Ridge on Hay Creek ComplexAnthony Fire Forest Closure Map July 21, 2026Burnt Creek Forest Closure Map July 23, 2026Brewer Fire: Engine on FirelineHay Creek Complex Community Meeting - July 25, 2026Akawa Butte Fire 7-23-26Akawa Butte Fire 7-23-26Akawa Butte Fire from McKenzie Highway - 7-22-2026Akawa Butte Fire Closure - Deschutes NF Sisters Ranger ...Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grass...Akawa Butte Fire Community Meeting flyer 7-23-2026Smoke over John Day River on the Hay Creek ComplexResource Advisors working on the Hay Creek ComplexGrader working on Hay Creek ComplexWrapping historic StructurePlume above LakeMop-up and Cold TrailingDusk at a Wildland FireAkawa Butte Fire Community Meeting July 23Burnt Creek Fire PIO Map 7/22Horse Ridge Fire SE Flank 07.21.2026Bologna Fire AviationBologna Fire Smoke PhotoCrews stage at the Rock Creek School near the Hoag FireDozer Line on Box Springs Fire 07-22-2026Grader working on the Porcupine FireTimber Flare-up on Box Springs Fire 07-22-2026Akawa Butte Fire 7-22-2026Akawa Butte Fire PIO map 7-22-2026Structure Standing Beyond Burned Area Near Buckhorn RoadSteep Terrain in Burned Area of Porcupine Ridge Near Buckhorn RoadPersonnel Viewing the Porcupine Ridge Fire AreaMopping and Gridding in Div G On Buckhorn RoadMopping and Gridding in Div G On Buckhorn RoadPlume above LakeBrushing along the RoadA typical Meeting near the FirelineMorning briefing 7-21-2026Local firefighters and ranchers have worked closely wi...Akawa Butte Fire PIO map 7-21-2026Akawa Butte Fire 7-21-2026Akawa Butte Fire 7-20-2026Akawa Butte Fire 7-19-2026Fire near FS 13 RoadAkawa Fire - Night Shift 7-21-2026Akawa Butte-Brewer-Box Springs Virtual Community Meeting flyerAkawa Butte Fire PIO map 7-20-2026Akawa Butte Fire PIO map 7-18-2026One of many Structural Protection TasksNight ops on Olive ButteKey Structural Protection SuppliesAnthony Fire Public Information Map July 20, 2026Smoke Burning in Drainages Between McInnis and Porcupine RidgeStrategic Burning Operations, Anthony Fire Northwest Corner - July 19Anthony Fire Strategic Burning Operations July 18Mop-up on the LineHeavy Helicopter Bucket FillFirefighters brushing along RoadJuly 19 - Anthony Fire Interior BurningAnthony Fire southwest corner- July 19Interior pockets burning on Anthony FireAnthony Fire - July 19Strategic Burning Operations - July 18Strategic Burning Operations on the Anthony FireJuly 15 - Unmanned Aircraft System Infrared flightJuly 15 - Unmanned Aircraft System Infrared flightAnthony Fire Morning Briefing - July 15Containment line south of fire.Dozer-constructed containment line.Anthony Fire - July 13Wrapping Fremont PowerhouseNighttime Tree TorchingHistoric Building HoselayHopkin Fire - Looking SouthSEAT doing a Water or Retardant DropPrepping Fireline for OperationsHoselays near Olive Butte fireAnthony Fire Structure Protection 07-13-2026Anthony Fire Photo 07/13/2026Engine 313 near Helo Water Pickup at GraniteTask Force 8 Structural Blue Team in GranitePublic Meeting on July 14, 2026 at 7 pmDozer at FirelineView of Olive Butte fireFlatbed Truck near FirelineAnthony Fire Photo 07-12-2026Anthony Fire Daily Photo 07-13-2026Tanker seen from South of Salmon FireSmoke seen from South of Salmon Fire-2Smoke seen from South of Salmon Fire-1Smoky Road along FirelineOps Chief at Morning BriefingHelitack Inspecting Water BucketHelicopter Crew Safety BriefingHeavy Helicopter Water DropHeavy Helicopter in the SmokeHeavy Helicopter in FlightAnthony Fire and Salmon Fire Smoke 07-11-2026North Cayuse Fire - UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) OperationsNorth Cayuse Fire - July 8Anthony Fire 07-11-2026Anthony Fire 7-11-2026Anthony Fire 07/10/26Anthony Fire 07/10/2607-10-2026 North Cayuse Fire MapIskuulpa Creek Photo 07-09-2026
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Daily Wildfire Report

Daily Wildfire Report for Oregon - August 06, 2026

Overview

Oregon is experiencing a severe and highly active wildfire season, with over 2 million acres burned across the state so far this year. The combination of prolonged hot, dry weather, gusty winds, and critically dry vegetation has led to heightened wildfire activity, particularly in Central and Eastern Oregon. The National Weather Service has issued rare and critical fire weather alerts for the region. Multiple large, complex fires are actively burning, prompting widespread evacuation orders and drawing a massive multi-agency firefighting response.

Current Situation

Fire Activity: There are currently dozens of active fires in Oregon, with significant wildland fire activity occurring across multiple geographic areas. Over 1.6 million acres are actively burning as of this week. Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain these fires, protect structures, and prepare for potential new starts driven by dry thunderstorms and high winds.

Key Fires:

  • Rowe Creek Complex: Located 10 miles south of Fossil, OR, this lightning-caused fire is currently the largest active incident at 329,012 acres and is 62% contained. It continues to be fueled by tall grass, timber, and brush. Firefighters are working on stabilizing ignition operations and strengthening contingency lines using heavy logging equipment and dozers. US Highway 26 remains closed in the area due to the inherent risks of ongoing firefighting operations.
  • Hay Creek Complex: Burning in Gilliam County, this fire has reached approximately 200,292 acres and is currently 98% contained. Crews are focused on mopping up and patrolling for residual hotspots.
  • Shingle Fire: Spanning Crook, Grant, and Wheeler counties, this fire has burned over 70,500 acres and is 50% contained. Fire activity has expanded toward Highway 26, Cottonwood Creek, and surrounding ranchlands. Crews are improving existing containment lines and extending mop-up efforts into the interior.
  • Bench Fire: Located in Jefferson County near Warm Springs, this fire recently merged with the Beachcomb Fire and has burned approximately 67,079 acres. It is currently 84% contained.
  • Grasshopper Fire: Though smaller in acreage at 36,600 acres (19% contained), this fire poses a severe risk to life and property. Burning in heavy timber in the Mount Hood National Forest, the blaze is pushing west toward Mount Hood and the iconic Timberline Lodge. The lodge is currently under a Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation notice, while the nearby Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort is under a Level 3 "Go Now" order. The fire recently destroyed a century-old fire lookout tower, and crews are heavily focused on structure protection.

Prescribed Burns and Land Management: Due to the extreme fire danger, all prescribed burning has been halted. Stage 2 public use fire restrictions are currently in effect across Central Oregon public lands, meaning outdoor burning is strictly prohibited. Emergency fire closures have also been implemented, closing most of the Ochoco National Forest, the Bureau of Land Management Prineville District, and the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument to the public.
Air Quality: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an air quality advisory for the Portland metro area and numerous counties across eastern and central Oregon (including Deschutes, Crook, Umatilla, and Malheur) due to heavy smoke from multiple wildfires. Residents in these areas should be aware of intermittent smoke impacts, limit outdoor activities, and use caution.

Weather and Wind Warnings

Current Weather: Heat advisories are in place for most of western Oregon, with temperatures expected to reach near 100 degrees in some valley areas. Smoke columns are forming with little high-altitude wind to disperse them in the mornings.
Forecasted Weather: The National Weather Service has issued a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" (PDS) Red Flag Warning—a rare and severe designation reserved for the most extreme conditions—for parts of Oregon and Washington, extended until Thursday, August 6, at 8 p.m. A dry cold front is bringing wind gusts up to 40-50 mph alongside relative humidity dropping into the single digits to mid-teens. Additionally, dry thunderstorms are expected to develop across Central Oregon, bringing abundant lightning with little to no rainfall, which will likely cause rapid and extreme fire growth for any new starts.

Recommendations

Public Awareness: Residents are advised to be highly mindful of fire traffic, potential smoke impacts, and rapidly changing evacuation orders. It is crucial to have an emergency plan in place, pack "Go-bags," keep vehicles fueled or charged, and sign up for local county emergency notifications. An evacuation could happen at a moment's notice under these extreme weather conditions.
Resource Allocation: Firefighters are working under highly challenging conditions. Agencies are utilizing heavy equipment, hand crews, and advanced aerial assets—including infrared-equipped drones (UAS) and helicopters—to detect residual heat, suppress spot fires, and protect at-risk communities.

Resources

For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
Oregon Wildfire Response & Recovery: wildfire.oregon.gov
Oregon Smoke Information: oregonsmoke.org

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.

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