Oregon Wildfires Force Evacuations | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Oregon’s wildfire crisis is escalating with multiple major fires burning, forcing evacuations and worsening air quality across several counties. The Hagen Fire in Umatilla County now has a Level Three “Go Now” order for areas east of NF Road 3715, south of Highway 204, and west of the Umatilla-Union county line — including Langdon Lake and Blue Mountain Camp. Other significant blazes include the 23,000-acre Grasshopper Fire, the 66,000-acre Bench Fire (32% contained), and the massive 309,000-acre Rowe Creek Complex (52% contained). Authorities urge residents to stay informed and heed local…