Hagen Firenear Umatilla County, OR

As of Sep 16, 2026, 12:15 PM MDT: All evacuation levels associated with the Hagen Fire have been lifted, effective 11:00 a.m. that day, marking a significant milestone as fire conditions continue to improve.

• Effective 11:00 a.m. September 16, 2026, all remaining Hagen Fire evacuation zones in Umatilla County, Union County, and CTUIR have returned to Normal status and are no longer under any evacuation level. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• The U.S. Forest Service area closure remains in effect. Returning to Normal evacuation status does not mean closed National Forest lands are open to the public. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Hazards may remain in the burned area, including weakened or falling trees, falling rocks, pockets of remaining heat, unstable terrain, and firefighters or heavy equipment. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Removal of an evacuation level does not automatically lift separate road, land-management, or area closures. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Routine evacuation-level updates for the Hagen Fire will conclude now that all zones have returned to Normal. Updates will be provided if conditions change or additional public safety information is needed. (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Emergency alerts can be signed up for at www.oralert.gov. (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)

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As of Sep 11, 2026, 2:49 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire continues to make progress, allowing emergency officials to lift evacuation levels in additional areas across Umatilla County, Union County, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), effective 1:00 p.m. today. Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations remain in place for the burned area and adjacent lands.

• Size and containment: The Hagen Fire is currently estimated at 61,815 acres and 64% contained. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook and Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Firefighter activity: Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up the fire area, address remaining pockets of heat, complete suppression repair, and protect structures and critical infrastructure. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Evacuation levels lifted — Umatilla County and CTUIR: 16 zones are returning to Normal status, including areas in the Highway 204/Tollgate area (Cold Springs, Tollgate, Bear Creek, Lick Creek, Grouse Mountain, Bingham Springs) and the Bingham Road/Umatilla River corridor extending east toward the Old Meacham Creek Road area. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Evacuation levels lifted — Union County: 12 zones are returning to Normal status, including areas along the Highway 204/Lookingglass corridor (Lookingglass Creek, Eagle Creek) and areas north and northwest of Summerville (Ruckle Road, Sanderson Road). (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Level 3 evacuations remain: The burned area and adjacent lands identified on the evacuation maps remain at Level 3 (GO NOW). (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Forest closure remains in effect: The U.S. Forest Service area closure remains in effect. Returning to Normal evacuation status does not mean closed National Forest lands are open for public access. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Hazards warning: Do not rely on visible smoke as an indication that an area is safe. Hazards remain, including burning and falling snags, rolling or falling rocks, pockets of remaining heat, and active heavy equipment. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Emergency alerts: Residents can sign up for emergency alerts at www.oralert.gov. (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)

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As of Sep 4, 2026, 1:28 PM MDT: Continued progress on the Hagen Fire has allowed emergency officials to further reduce or lift evacuation levels across portions of Umatilla County, Union County, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), effective 12:00 p.m. today. Suppression and mop-up work is ongoing throughout affected areas. EVACUATION LEVEL REDUCTIONS — Level 2 (Be Set) reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready): EVACUATIONS LIFTED — Returned to normal status: All other Hagen Fire evacuation areas not listed above remain at their current evacuation level. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook) All applicable U.S. Forest Service road and area closures remain in effect. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook) Residents and travelers should expect fire personnel, engines, heavy equipment, and emergency vehicles operating throughout affected areas and are asked to slow down and give crews room to work. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)

• Umatilla County / CTUIR — Zone UMC-157-A: The area south of Highway 204 near Cold Springs, generally between Mileposts 12 and 15, extending south toward Bear Creek and Pine Creek. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Union County — Zones UCO-1450 and UCO-1435: The area south of the National Forest boundary, west of Phillips Creek Road, and north of (not including) Finley Creek Lane, including addresses above 69500 on Ruckle Road. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Umatilla County / CTUIR — Zones UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-123-D, UMC-123-F, UMC-1406024B, UMC-1406030-A, UMC-1406058-A, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-151-D, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-215-C, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, UMC-215-F: Areas east and southeast of Weston, including portions of Weston Mountain, Indian Grade Road, Pine Creek Road, Abel Road, and Bingham Road, extending south toward the Umatilla River corridor; also areas north of Highway 204 extending east through the Tollgate area toward USFS Road 64 and the Jubilee Lake area. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Union County, Tollgate / Highway 204 Area — Zones UCO-140619D, UCO-140622, UCO-140624N-A, UCO-140624N-B, UCO-1451: The area southeast of USFS 64 Road and southwest of USFS 63 Road, extending south to the USFS6400-030 road and Lookingglass Creek below the confluence with Swamp Creek; also the area south of the USFS boundary east of Phillips Creek Road and west of Hwy 204. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Union County, North / Northwest of Summerville — Zones UCO-140609B, UCO-1421, UCO-1436, UCO-1437, UCO-1438: Areas north and northwest of Summerville, generally between the Umatilla/Union County line and Highway 204, including portions of Tamarack Springs Lane, Ruckle Road, Sanderson Road, and Summerville Road. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Union County, East of Highway 204 / Steele Mill Canyon–Lookingglass Area — Zones UCO-1463, UCO-1476, UCO-1485, UCO-1495, UCO-1497, UCO-1505, UCO-1513: Areas east of Highway 204 from approximately Milepost 32 north through Steele Mill Canyon and Lookingglass Creek, extending east toward Gordon Creek Road and the USFS Road 63 corridor. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)

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As of Sep 1, 2026, 12:59 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire continues to show progress, allowing emergency officials to further reduce or lift evacuation levels across portions of Umatilla County, Union County, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Fire activity has continued to moderate while crews remain actively engaged in suppression and mop-up efforts.

• Evacuation reductions and lifts were effective as of August 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The following zones were reduced from Level 3 (GO NOW) to Level 2 (BE SET) in Umatilla County and CTUIR: UMC-157-B and UMC-243, covering areas south of Highway 204 in the Horse Mountain and Lick Creek area, extending south and west from the Cold Springs/McDougal Camp Road area toward USFS Road 3715. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The following zones were reduced from Level 2 (BE SET) to Level 1 (BE READY) in Umatilla County and CTUIR: UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-D, UMC-123-F, UMC-1406024B, UMC-1406030-A, UMC-1406058-A, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-151-D, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-215-D, and UMC-215-E, covering areas east and southeast of Weston, north of Bingham Road, and along Highway 204 through the Lincton Mountain, Cold Springs, and Tollgate areas. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The following Union County zones were also reduced to Level 1 (BE READY): UCO-1451, UCO-140619D, UCO-140622, UCO-140624N-A, and UCO-140624N-B, covering areas southeast of USFS Road 64 and southwest of USFS Road 63, extending south to USFS Road 6400-030 and Lookingglass Creek. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Evacuations were fully lifted (returned to normal status) for the following Umatilla County and CTUIR zones: UMC-075B, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-1406025-B, UMC-1406030-B, UMC-1406058-B, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-E, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-75C, and UMC-1406026, covering areas east and southeast of Weston including Weston Pond Road, Wildhorse Road, Indian Grade Road, the Highway 204 corridor, and National Forest areas north of the Tollgate corridor. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Union County zone UCO-140630B, covering the area northwest of USFS Road 64 within Union County, was also fully lifted. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• All other evacuation areas not listed remain at their current evacuation level. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• All applicable U.S. Forest Service road and area closures remain in effect. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Residents and drivers should expect fire personnel, engines, heavy equipment, and emergency vehicles operating in the area and are asked to slow down and give crews room to work. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)

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As of Aug 31, 2026, 2:18 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire continues to show moderating fire activity, allowing emergency officials to further reduce or lift evacuation levels across portions of Umatilla County, Union County, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Crews remain actively engaged in suppression and mop-up efforts throughout the fire area. Evacuation level changes effective immediately as of 1:00 p.m. August 31, 2026 (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook):

• Level 3 (GO NOW) reduced to Level 2 (BE SET) for Umatilla County and CTUIR zones UMC-157-B and UMC-243, covering areas south of Highway 204 in the Horse Mountain and Lick Creek area, extending generally south and west from the Cold Springs/McDougal Camp Road area toward USFS Road 3715.
• Level 2 (BE SET) reduced to Level 1 (BE READY) for multiple Umatilla County and CTUIR zones (UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-D, UMC-123-F, UMC-1406024B, UMC-1406030-A, UMC-1406058-A, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-151-D, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E), covering areas east and southeast of Weston and north of Bingham Road, including portions of Abel Road, Pine Creek Road, and the Weston Mountain area, as well as areas along and north of Highway 204 through the Lincton Mountain, Cold Springs, and Tollgate areas extending east toward USFS Road 64 and the Umatilla/Union County line near Jubilee Lake.
• Level 2 (BE SET) reduced to Level 1 (BE READY) for Union County zones UCO-1451, UCO-140619D, UCO-140622, UCO-140624N-A, and UCO-140624N-B, covering the area southeast of USFS Road 64 and southwest of USFS Road 63 extending south to USFS Road 6400-030 and Lookingglass Creek below the confluence with Swamp Creek, and the area south of the USFS boundary east of Phillips Creek Road and west of Highway 204.
• Level 1 (BE READY) lifted entirely for Umatilla County and CTUIR zones UMC-075B, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-1406025-B, UMC-1406030-B, UMC-1406058-B, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-E, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-75C, and UMC-1406026, covering areas east and southeast of Weston including portions of Weston Pond Road, Wildhorse Road, Indian Grade Road, and the Highway 204 corridor, areas north of Highway 204 along Lincton Mountain Road and South Fork Walla Walla River Road toward Tollgate, National Forest areas north of the Tollgate corridor, and a small area near Jubilee Lake.
• Level 1 (BE READY) lifted entirely for Union County zone UCO-140630B, covering the area northwest of USFS Road 64 within Union County.
• All other evacuation areas not listed above remain at their current evacuation level.
• All applicable U.S. Forest Service road and area closures remain in effect.
• Residents and travelers should expect fire personnel, engines, heavy equipment, and emergency vehicles operating in the area and are asked to slow down and give crews room to work.

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As of Aug 25, 2026, 1:09 PM MDT: Firefighting operations on the Hagen Fire continue to strengthen containment features and successfully hold the fire within primary control lines, prompting emergency officials to reduce evacuation levels in select areas across Umatilla County, Union County, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Effective immediately as of 12:00 p.m. August 25, 2026, the following evacuation level reductions are in effect: Umatilla County and CTUIR — reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (BE SET): Union County — reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (BE SET): All other areas not mentioned remain in their prior status, which was last updated on August 20th, 2026 (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook). All U.S. Forest Service road closures remain strictly in effect (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook). Drivers in the area are urged to slow down, stay vigilant, and watch for fire crews, heavy equipment, and trucks entering and exiting the highway (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook). Residents should remain prepared for changes as conditions can change rapidly based on fire activity and operational safety needs (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).

• Evacuation zones UMC-151-D, UMC-153, UMC-155-B, UMC-157-A, UMC-123E, and UMC-1406020-B (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The area north of Bingham Road west of Grouse Mountain, including Narkaus Lane, Pine Creek Road, and Martin Ranch Road; also the area immediately south of Highway 204 including Shady Lane, Cold Springs Loop, Lightfoot Lane, Clark Road, McDougal Camp Road, Lakeshore Drive, and the area immediately surrounding Langdon Lake (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Evacuation zones UCO-140619A, UCO-140619B, and UCO-140619C (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• National Forest lands south of the 3701 Road and west of Highway 204; note this area remains under administrative closure at this time (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)

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As of Aug 23, 2026, 9:13 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is prompting active suppression efforts and emergency evacuations as it threatens communities in the region.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders as the fire threatens remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook).
• Firefighters have been building a shaded fuel break along Forest Service Road 31 to help protect nearby communities and provide safer working conditions for crews (per Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook).
• The shaded fuel break removes grasses, brush, and smaller vegetation that can carry fire from the ground into tree canopies, while leaving larger, healthy trees in place (per Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook).
• Fuel breaks along Forest Service Road 31 are intended to slow fire spread, reduce fire intensity, improve access for firefighters and residents, and provide better locations to build fireline and use retardant — not only for the Hagen Fire but for future wildfires as well (per Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook).

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As of Aug 23, 2026, 7:19 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire remains an active incident in Umatilla and Union counties, Oregon. Evacuation levels in some zones have been reduced following improved conditions, though the fire continues to progress in certain areas.

• Effective August 2, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., some evacuation zones near the Hagen Fire were reduced, per a joint release from the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff's Office, Union County Emergency Management, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Evacuation levels east of Meacham Creek dropped down one level. Evacuation levels in areas west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River also dropped down one level. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The following Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (Be Set): UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, and UMC-243. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The following zones were reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready): UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, and UMC-215-F. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The following zones had evacuation notices removed and returned to normal status: UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, and UMC-213-E. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• All other evacuation zones remain unchanged. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through the previous day's wind event. Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31; crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas. All posted closures remain in effect. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Residents returning to reduced evacuation areas are urged to watch for firefighters, heavy equipment, smoke, debris, weakened trees, and ongoing suppression work. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The Joint Emergency Operations Center is actively engaged with Northwest Incident Management Team 7 on the Hagen Fire. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• For the most current evacuation levels in Umatilla County, visit: https://umatillacounty.net or sign up for emergency alerts at oralert.gov. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)

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As of Aug 22, 2026, 7:25 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire remains active, with evacuation levels reduced in several zones following improved conditions in some areas, while the fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River.

• Evacuation levels in the area east of Meacham Creek have dropped down one level (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Evacuation levels in areas west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River have also dropped down one level (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (Be Set): UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, UMC-243 (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following zones were reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready): UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, UMC-215-F (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following zones had evacuation notices removed and returned to normal status: UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, UMC-213-E (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• All other evacuation zones remain unchanged (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through the previous day's wind event (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31; crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Residents returning to reduced evacuation areas should watch for firefighters, heavy equipment, smoke, debris, weakened trees, and ongoing suppression work (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The Joint Emergency Operations Center is actively engaged with Northwest Incident Management Team 7 on the Hagen Fire (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).

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As of Aug 21, 2026, 9:52 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is threatening remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor, prompting immediate action from local and tribal authorities.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor due to the threat posed by the Hagen Fire. (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook)

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As of Aug 21, 2026, 7:24 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire has prompted evacuation orders and level changes across affected areas, with some zones being reduced as fire conditions improved in certain areas while the fire continues to progress in others. The Joint Emergency Operations Center remains actively engaged with Northwest Incident Management Team 7.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders as the Hagen Fire threatens remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook).
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through a wind event. Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31, and crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Effective August 2, 2026, some evacuation zones were reduced. Zones east of Meacham Creek dropped down one level, and zones west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River also dropped down one level (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Eleven Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (Be Set), nineteen zones were reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready), and four zones had evacuation notices removed and returned to normal status (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Residents returning to reduced evacuation areas should watch for firefighters, heavy equipment, smoke, debris, weakened trees, and ongoing suppression work (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Imbler Rural Fire Department has been sending a water tender to the Hagen Fire over the last few days to provide assistance (per Imbler Rural Fire Department · Facebook).
• As of July 31, 2026, Umatilla County urged everyone within Level 3 evacuation areas near the Hagen Fire to leave, and advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel on Highway 204 through the Tollgate, Spout Springs, and Langdon Lake areas (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).

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As of Aug 20, 2026, 7:33 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire remains active, with evacuation levels reduced in several zones across Umatilla County following improved conditions in affected areas. The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River.

• The Joint Emergency Operations Center is actively engaged with Northwest Incident Management Team 7 on the Hagen Fire (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Evacuation levels east of Meacham Creek have dropped down one level (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Evacuation levels in areas west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River have also dropped down one level (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (BE SET): UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, and UMC-243 (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following zones were reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (BE READY): UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, and UMC-215-F (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Evacuation notices were removed and returned to normal status for zones UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, and UMC-213-E (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• All other evacuation zones remain unchanged (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through a wind event (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31; crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas; all posted closures remain in effect (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Residents returning to reduced evacuation areas are advised to use caution and watch for firefighters, heavy equipment, smoke, debris, weakened trees, and ongoing suppression work (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The most current evacuation levels for Umatilla County can be found at https://umatillacounty.net/ under Emergency Advisories (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).

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As of Aug 20, 2026, 2:03 PM MDT: Firefighting operations on the Hagen Fire continue to successfully hold the fire within established containment lines, prompting officials to reduce evacuation levels for several zones across Umatilla County, Union County, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Active firefighting efforts remain ongoing. Evacuation level reductions (effective immediately as of 12:00 p.m. Aug 20, 2026): UMATILLA COUNTY and CTUIR — Reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (BE SET): Zones UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-123-F, UMC-123-D, UMC-155-A, UMC-1406015-E, and UMC-1406015-C. This includes areas north of Highway 204 starting at ABC Lane and continuing east to the Union County boundary. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook) UMATILLA COUNTY — Reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (BE READY): Zones UMC-125-C, UMC-75-C, UMC-1406025-B, UMC-1406020-B, UMC-1406058-B, and UMC-1406024-B. This includes the upper section of Lincton Mountain Road (approximately 1 mile north of Highway 204) continuing east to the Union County boundary, and the area of Bingham Road and Meacham Creek, just south of Bingham Road on both sides of Meacham Creek. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook) UNION COUNTY — Reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (BE SET): Zone UCO-140624N-B. This includes the area south of Swamp Creek and the USFS 64 Road, and northeast of the USFS 6400-030 spur road. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook) UNION COUNTY — Reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (BE READY): Zone UCO-1506030-B. This includes the area within Union County that is northwest of the USFS 64/Skyline Road. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook) All other previously issued evacuation levels in Umatilla County and Union County remain the same. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook) All Forest Service road closures remain strictly in effect. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook) Travelers are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel through the area, slow down, and watch for fire crews, heavy equipment, and trucks entering and exiting the highway. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook) Fire conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably. Do not wait for an official evacuation order if you feel unsafe or see immediate danger — leave without delay. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)

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As of Aug 19, 2026, 9:55 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is threatening remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor, prompting immediate action from local and tribal authorities.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor due to the threat posed by the Hagen Fire. (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook)

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As of Aug 19, 2026, 7:36 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire remains active, with OR 204/Tollgate having reopened between Elgin and Weston after a lengthy wildfire closure, though Forest Service closures in the fire area remain in effect. Evacuation levels are in place across multiple zones, with some reductions issued as conditions have improved in certain areas. Road Status: Evacuation Status (note: the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office flagged that the post below reflects conditions as of Aug 2, 2026, and that the most current evacuation levels are posted at umatillacounty.net): Fire Behavior and Weather: Command: For the most current evacuation levels in Umatilla County, visit umatillacounty.net. For Union County, visit unioncountyor.gov/emergency-services. Sign up for emergency alerts at oralert.gov.

• OR 204/Tollgate is now open between Elgin and Weston, but may close again with little or no notice due to fire activity or to support fire crew operations. Travelers are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel through the area and to check TripCheck.com before traveling. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, Union County Emergency Services · Facebook, Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook)
• Emergency closures issued by the Forest Supervisor of the Umatilla National Forest remain in effect in the Hagen Fire area, separate from the highway closure, to support fire operations and public safety. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Zones east of Meacham Creek and areas west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River were each dropped down one evacuation level. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated Aug 2, 2026)
• The following Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (Be Set): UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, UMC-243. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated Aug 2, 2026)
• The following zones were reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready): UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, UMC-215-F. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated Aug 2, 2026)
• The following zones had evacuation notices removed and returned to normal status: UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, UMC-213-E. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated Aug 2, 2026)
• All other evacuation zones remain unchanged. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated Aug 2, 2026)
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated Aug 2, 2026)
• County officials are actively evaluating whether evacuation levels can be further reduced as conditions improve. (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook, Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through a wind event. Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31; crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated Aug 2, 2026)
• The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated Aug 2, 2026)
• Unburned areas on the southeastern side of the Hagen Fire may continue to ignite and burn. (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook, Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Weather conditions are expected to remain hot and very dry, with afternoon highs in the upper 80s and low 90s, humidity dropping to 10 to 13%, winds shifting to the northwest with ridgetop gusts around 15-18 mph. The fire could make short uphill runs and produce spot fires one-quarter to one-half mile ahead of the main fire. Humidity will remain low into the evening, allowing fire activity to continue. (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook, Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• A Joint Emergency Operations Center including the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff's Office, Union County Emergency Management, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) remains actively engaged with the Incident Management Team managing the Hagen Fire. (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook, Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)

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As of Aug 18, 2026, 10:09 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is threatening remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor, prompting immediate action from local and tribal authorities.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor due to the threat posed by the Hagen Fire. (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook)

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As of Aug 18, 2026, 7:19 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire continues to present active and dangerous conditions, with fire activity increasing this afternoon and challenging weather persisting. Highway 204 remains closed and current evacuation levels remain in place as of the most recent agency update. For current evacuation maps, visit protect.genasys.com. For road conditions, visit TripCheck.com. To sign up for emergency alerts, visit oralert.gov.

• Highway 204 is closed and will remain so; a reopening tentatively scheduled for 4:00 p.m. today was not carried out due to increasing fire activity and challenging weather conditions. The Joint Emergency Operations Center and Fire IMT 6 have requested that ODOT maintain the closure. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook; Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Current evacuation levels remain in place. The public is urged to avoid the fire area, including access by alternate routes. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Both Sheriff's Offices have responded to an increase in unauthorized motorists entering areas near the fire perimeter to observe fire activity. Entering closed roads is unlawful and diverts fire resources away from active firefighting, including potential structure protection. (per Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The Joint Emergency Operations Center — comprising the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff's Office, Union County Emergency Management, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) — remains actively engaged with Incident Management Team 6. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Note: An earlier post timestamped August 2, 2026 (flagged within the source as not the most current) described evacuation level reductions in several Umatilla County zones and noted that the fire was holding along portions of the north and west sides while continuing to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River, with the western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road having held through a wind event. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, Aug 2, 2026)

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As of Aug 17, 2026, 10:15 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is threatening remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor, prompting immediate action from local and tribal authorities.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor due to the threat posed by the Hagen Fire. (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook)

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As of Aug 17, 2026, 7:23 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire remains active with dynamic fire behavior, though conditions in portions of the fire area are improving. Evacuation levels remain in place across most zones, with some reductions having been issued for specific areas. Evacuation status (current, per posts 1–3, Aug 17 at 3:58–4:25 PM MDT): Note — the following evacuation reductions were announced in an earlier release dated August 2, 2026, reshared by the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office: Fire behavior:

• Current conditions do not yet support changes to existing evacuation levels. (per Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook; Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Officials are actively evaluating where evacuation levels may be safely reduced as conditions improve. (per Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook)
• Residents should continue to follow current evacuation guidance and remain prepared for changes. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Current evacuation map: www.protect.Genasys.com (per Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook)
• Sign up for emergency alerts: www.oralert.gov (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Areas east of Meacham Creek dropped down one level. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Areas west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River dropped down one level. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Specific Umatilla County zones reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (Be Set) include: UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, and UMC-243. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Specific zones reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready) include: UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, and UMC-215-F. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Evacuation notices removed and returned to normal status: UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, and UMC-213-E. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• On the northern portion of the fire, south of Highway 204, outflow winds reaching approximately 30 mph pushed the fire toward control lines, with spot fires reported up to one-half mile from the fire's edge. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Air resources provided critical support while crews worked to establish additional dozer and hand lines in more favorable terrain. (per Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook)
• Portions of the fire received more than one-half inch of precipitation, including hail. (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Firefighters are using the recent moisture to support mop-up operations and reduce remaining fuels within the fire perimeter. (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Unmanned aerial systems are monitoring the fire and identifying heat signatures that could threaten control lines. (per Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook)
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through a wind event. Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31, and crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)

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As of Aug 16, 2026, 9:26 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is an active wildfire prompting aerial retardant drops and immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor.

• Aircraft are dropping retardant on the Hagen Fire (per Walla Walla County Emergency Management · Facebook).
• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders as the fire threatens remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook).

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As of Aug 16, 2026, 7:25 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire has prompted evacuation orders in Umatilla County, with some evacuation levels reduced as of August 2, 2026, following improved conditions in certain areas. The Joint Emergency Operations Center remains actively engaged with Northwest Incident Management Team 7.

• Umatilla County urged everyone within Level 3 evacuation areas near the Hagen Fire to leave, and advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel on Highway 204 through the Tollgate, Spout Springs, and Langdon Lake areas (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated July 31, 2026).
• The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning for Saturday, August 1, in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., citing strong winds, extremely dry fuels, and existing wildfire conditions (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Effective August 2, 2026, some evacuation zones were reduced following a review of current fire conditions. Previous evacuation levels issued in the area east of Meacham Creek dropped down one level, and previous evacuation levels issued in areas west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River also dropped down one level (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (Be Set): UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, and UMC-243 (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready): UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, and UMC-215-F (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following Umatilla County zones had evacuation notices removed and returned to normal status: UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, and UMC-213-E (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through the wind event. Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31, and crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).

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As of Aug 15, 2026, 9:49 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is threatening remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor, prompting immediate action from local and tribal authorities.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor due to the threat posed by the Hagen Fire. (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook)

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As of Aug 14, 2026, 9:28 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is threatening remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor, prompting immediate action from local and tribal authorities.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor due to the threat posed by the Hagen Fire. (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook)

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As of Aug 14, 2026, 7:14 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire has prompted evacuation orders and emergency advisories in Umatilla County, with some evacuation zones recently reduced following improved conditions in affected areas. The Joint Emergency Operations Center remains actively engaged with Northwest Incident Management Team 7.

• Umatilla County urged everyone within Level 3 evacuation areas near the Hagen Fire to leave, and advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel on Highway 204 through the Tollgate, Spout Springs, and Langdon Lake areas (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated July 31, 2026).
• The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning for Saturday, August 1, in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., citing strong winds, extremely dry fuels, and existing wildfire conditions (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, dated July 31, 2026).
• Effective August 2, 2026, some evacuation zones were reduced. This was a joint release from the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff's Office, Union County Emergency Management, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Previous evacuation levels issued in the area east of Meacham Creek dropped down one level (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Previous evacuation levels issued in areas west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River also dropped down one level (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (Be Set): UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, and UMC-243 (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready): UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, and UMC-215-F (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The following Umatilla County zones had evacuation notices removed and returned to normal status: UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, and UMC-213-E (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through yesterday's wind event. Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31, and crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).

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As of Aug 13, 2026, 10:31 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is active, with crews conducting defensive firing, hand line construction, dozer work, and aerial retardant drops to secure containment lines. Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor.

• Immediate evacuation orders have been issued by Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders for remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook).
• On the east and southeast sides, crews resumed defensive firing south of the Forest Service 32 road to secure a bowl of unburned fuels (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).
• Hotshot crews ignited the area early in the morning of August 13, and hand crews continued firing operations throughout the day to strengthen the line and prevent further spread (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).
• On the north side, a hotshot crew was inserted and is working south from the North Fork of the Umatilla River, constructing hand line to strengthen and tighten the indirect line in that area (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).
• Dozer line construction continued to make progress around all sides of the fire (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).
• Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) dropped retardant throughout the day (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).
• Defensive burning and mop-up operations continued along containment lines across much of the fire area (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).

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As of Aug 13, 2026, 7:13 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire remains active in the Umatilla River corridor area, with the Joint Emergency Operations Center working alongside Northwest Incident Management Team 7. Some evacuation zones have been reduced following improved conditions, though the fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River. Key facts:

• The Joint Emergency Operations Center is actively engaged with Northwest Incident Management Team 7 on the Hagen Fire (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through a recent wind event. Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31; crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The fire is holding along portions of the north and west sides but continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Evacuation zone reductions in Umatilla County, effective August 2, 2026, 12:30 p.m.: Zones UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, and UMC-243 reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (Be Set) (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Zones UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, and UMC-215-F reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready) (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Zones UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, and UMC-213-E have had evacuation notices removed and returned to normal status (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• All other evacuation zones remain unchanged (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas. Residents returning to reduced areas should watch for firefighters, heavy equipment, smoke, debris, weakened trees, and ongoing suppression work (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Evacuation levels issued in the area east of Meacham Creek have dropped down one level. Evacuation levels in areas west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River have also dropped down one level (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Imbler Rural Fire Department has been sending a water tender to the Hagen Fire to provide assistance (per Imbler Rural Fire Department · Facebook).
• The most current evacuation levels for Umatilla County are available at umatillacounty.net. Emergency alerts can be registered for at oralert.gov (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).

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As of Aug 12, 2026, 12:16 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire has prompted a road closure on Highway 204 and active engagement from a multi-agency Joint Emergency Operations Center. Evacuation levels are in effect, with Level 3 "GO NOW" areas requiring immediate departure.

• Highway 204 is closed between Weston and Elgin, milepost 0 to 39, because of the Hagen Fire (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook; Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).
• The closure was made jointly by the Joint Emergency Operations Center, the fire Incident Management Team, ODOT, law enforcement, and emergency management partners (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The road is closed to through traffic to allow fire crews and emergency vehicles to work safely and due to fire activity concerns (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Residents who live within the closure area are still allowed to access their homes when conditions are safe; this can change quickly due to fire behavior, evacuation levels, or emergency operations (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The closure does not prevent residents from evacuating. Anyone in a Level 3 "GO NOW" area should leave immediately and follow law enforcement directions (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Extra law enforcement officers are patrolling the closure area to control access and protect homes and property of those who have already evacuated (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The closure will remain in place until further notice. The public is urged not to go around roadblocks or enter closed areas (per Union County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).

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As of Aug 11, 2026, 10:46 AM MDT: The Hagen Fire is an active wildfire in the area covered by Union County Emergency Services. It remains largely uncontained as of the most recent update.

• Size: 51,061 acres (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Containment: 11% (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Personnel assigned: 847 (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)
• Fire information phone: 541-970-7128, available 8 am – 8 pm; voice only, texts will not be received (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook)

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As of Aug 10, 2026, 10:05 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is threatening remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor, prompting immediate action from local and tribal authorities.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor due to the threat posed by the Hagen Fire. (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook)

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As of Aug 10, 2026, 7:06 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire continues to affect areas along the North Fork of the Umatilla River, with evacuation levels in effect across multiple zones in Umatilla County. As of August 2, 2026 (per the most recent post's content), some evacuation levels have been reduced following improved conditions in certain areas.

• The Joint Emergency Operations Center includes the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff's Office, Union County Emergency Management, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), actively engaged with Northwest Incident Management Team 7 on the Hagen Fire (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook, Aug 10 7:06 PM post, reflecting Aug 2 conditions).
• The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through a wind event. Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31, and crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• As of Aug 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook), evacuation levels were elevated in Umatilla County. The following areas were elevated to or expanded under Level 3 – GO NOW: zones UMC-151-D, UMC-155-B, UMC-155-A, and UMC-119-B, plus areas north and south of Highway 204 between milepost 9 and Bob White Lane, including Bob White Lane, Lower Basket Mountain Road, Basket Mountain Road, Wildwood Loop, Snowshoe Lane, Strawberry Lane, Tamarack Lane, Willow Road, Meadowood Lane, Giger Lane, Lupine Lane, Narkus Lane, and Abel Lane (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).
• Fire crews may begin to utilize defensive firing operations to mitigate unburned fuel between their control line and the fire to build a buffer (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).
• Evacuation levels in Union County had not changed as of the Aug 10, 2:00 p.m. update (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).
• ODOT issued a road closure for Highway 204 between Weston and Elgin, milepost 0 to 39, due to wildfire. Check TripCheck.com for updates (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).
• As of August 2, 2026, several Umatilla County zones were reduced: zones including UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, and UMC-243 were reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (BE SET). Zones including UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, and UMC-215-F were reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (BE READY). Zones UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, and UMC-213-E were returned to normal status (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Residents should sign up for emergency alerts at oralert.gov (per Union County Emergency Services · Facebook).

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As of Aug 10, 2026, 3:03 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire continues to expand across the North Fork of the Umatilla River in Umatilla County, Oregon, prompting immediate evacuation level increases along Highway 204. A Joint Emergency Operation Center involving multiple agencies remains actively engaged with Incident Management Team 6.

• The fire is expanding across the North Fork of the Umatilla River (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Fire crews may begin utilizing defensive firing operations to mitigate unburned fuel between their control line and the fire to build a buffer, according to the morning's Fire OPS briefing (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Effective immediately, the following Umatilla County evacuation zones have been elevated to Level 3 – GO NOW: UMC-151-D, UMC-155-B, UMC-155-A, and UMC-119-B (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The Level 3 – GO NOW area has been expanded to include areas north and south of Highway 204 between milepost 9 and Bob White Lane, including Bob White Lane, Lower Basket Mountain Road, Basket Mountain Road, Wildwood Loop, Snowshoe Lane, Strawberry Lane, Tamarack Lane, Willow Road, Meadowood Lane, Giger Lane, Lupine Lane, Narkus Lane, and Abel Lane (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• All other previously issued evacuation levels in Umatilla County remain the same (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Evacuation levels in Union County have not changed (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Oregon Department of Transportation has issued a road closure for Highway 204 between Weston and Elgin, milepost 0 to 39, due to wildfire; updates available at TripCheck.com (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).

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As of Aug 9, 2026, 9:50 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is threatening remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor, prompting immediate action from local and tribal authorities.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor due to the threat posed by the Hagen Fire. (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook)

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As of Aug 9, 2026, 7:47 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire prompted urgent evacuations and a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning, with some evacuation zones subsequently reduced following improved conditions in affected areas.

• As of July 31, 2026, 2:40 p.m., Umatilla County urged everyone within Level 3 evacuation areas near the Hagen Fire to leave immediately (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning for Saturday, August 1, in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., citing strong winds, extremely dry fuels, and existing wildfire conditions (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The public was urged to avoid unnecessary travel on Highway 204 through the Tollgate, Spout Springs, and Langdon Lake areas (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Effective August 2, 2026, 12:30 p.m., evacuation levels were reduced in some zones following a review of current fire conditions. This was a joint release from the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff's Office, Union County Emergency Management, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Zones east of Meacham Creek dropped down one level, and zones west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River also dropped down one level (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Eleven Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (Be Set), including UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, and UMC-243 (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Nineteen Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready), including UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, and UMC-215-F (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• Four zones — UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, and UMC-213-E — had evacuation notices removed and returned to normal status (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through the wind event. Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31, and crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook).

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As of Aug 8, 2026, 9:58 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire is threatening remote communities along the Umatilla River Corridor, prompting immediate action from local and tribal authorities.

• Umatilla County officials and tribal leaders have issued immediate evacuation orders for communities along the Umatilla River Corridor due to the threat posed by the Hagen Fire. (per My Columbia Basin · Facebook)

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As of Aug 8, 2026, 7:08 PM MDT: The Hagen Fire remains active in the Umatilla County and Union County area of Oregon, with firefighting operations ongoing. Some evacuation zones have been reduced following improved conditions in certain areas, though the fire continues to progress in other directions.

• Night shift perimeter patrols are being conducted by City of La Grande Fire Department personnel working alongside the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), with regional partners including Imbler Rural Fire Department, Cove Rural Fire Protection District, and North Powder Rural Fire Protection District. (per City of La Grande Fire Department · Facebook)
• A situation update for August 8, 2026 was delivered by Northern Rockies Team 6 Incident Commander trainee Mario Gomez. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• As of August 2, 2026, 12:30 p.m., some evacuation zones were reduced following a review of current fire conditions. The reductions were issued jointly by the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff's Office, Union County Emergency Management, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• Previous evacuation levels in the area east of Meacham Creek dropped down one level. Previous evacuation levels in areas west of McEntyre Road, south along NF 3719 Road, and north of the North Fork of the Umatilla River also dropped down one level. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The following Umatilla County zones were reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 (Be Set): UMC-123-E, UMC-1406007-B, UMC-1406020, UMC-1406056, UMC-149-B, UMC-149-C, UMC-153, UMC-215-A, UMC-215-D, UMC-215-E, and UMC-243. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The following zones were reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready): UMC-075B, UMC-75C, UMC-117-H, UMC-117-I, UMC-119-B, UMC-121-A, UMC-121-B, UMC-123-B, UMC-123-C, UMC-149-D, UMC-151-D, UMC-151-F, UMC-151-G, UMC-151-H, UMC-155-A, UMC-155-B, UMC-157, UMC-215-C, and UMC-215-F. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The following zones had evacuation notices removed and returned to normal status: UMC-147-B, UMC-151-I, UMC-213-D, and UMC-213-E. All other evacuation zones remain unchanged. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The western containment line at Rattlesnake Ridge and the northern line near Bingham Road held through the previous day's wind event. Multiple spot fires occurred east of Forest Service Road 31; crews worked through the night to contain those spots and strengthen the road as a containment line. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The fire continues to progress southeast and due east along the North Fork of the Umatilla River. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• A reduction in evacuation level does not automatically reopen closed roads, trails, campgrounds, or restricted areas. Residents returning to reduced evacuation areas should watch for firefighters, heavy equipment, smoke, debris, weakened trees, and ongoing suppression work. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)
• The most current evacuation levels for Umatilla County can be found at umatillacounty.net. For Union County, visit unioncountyor.gov/emergency-services/es-current-alerts/. Sign up for emergency alerts at oralert.gov. (per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office · Facebook)

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