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Oregon Fire Act Invoked Amidst Raging Grasshopper Blaze
30 Jul
Summary
- Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for the Grasshopper Fire.
- The fire has burned over 18,000 acres east of Mount Hood.
- Resources from California, Utah, and Washington are assisting.
On July 29, Oregon's Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the eleventh time in 2026 due to the fast-moving Grasshopper Fire in Wasco County. This blaze, primarily located in the Badger Creek Wilderness east of Mount Hood, has reached 18,136 acres with containment unknown as of July 29.
An incident management team and task forces were dispatched by the State Fire Marshal to safeguard communities and critical infrastructure. Resources, including Utah teams, are being mobilized from California, Utah, and Washington to support the containment and protection efforts. Residents in areas west of Maupin, including Tygh Valley, are under evacuation orders.
State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple urged Oregonians to remain wildfire aware, prepare evacuation plans, and sign up for emergency alerts. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected to challenge firefighting efforts across the state this weekend.
