Salmon Fire Update - July 29, 2026

 Salmon Fire and Olive Butte Fire Daily Update July 29, 2026

Albuquerque Zone Team 3 IMT

Information Phone:  541-407-5475 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Total Resources: 28 engines; 17 crews; 46 heavy equipment; 27 water tenders; 1 helicopter; 637 personnel

Fire personnel have made excellent progress towards reinforcing containment lines, accomplishing areas with 100 feet of clear defensible space off those lines. Heat sources are showing in the interior of both fires. Infrared flights show scattered pockets of heat.  These pockets of heat will continue to smolder and creep into areas of unburned fuels. Fire crews will continue to hold and monitor containment lines and work to further reinforce existing lines and increase containment. Incident Commander Lino Baca would like to remind everyone that while we have made tremendous progress, we are not out of the woods yet, we still have a “lot of potential for active fire behavior”.

Salmon Fire- Size: 1,426 acres | Start Date: July 8, 2026 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 60% 

Fire personnel will start the process of looking at what type of fire suppression repairs may be needed for areas along the wilderness. The community of Greenhorn continues to be a priority to manage structure protection efforts. Fire crews and equipment will remain in the area. 

Olive Butte Fire- Size: 3,069 acres | Start Date: July 8, 2026 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 60%

Islands within the Olive Butte Fire perimeter continue to burn. Burning in these islands is important as it reduces the potential for flare ups later. Fire crews are monitoring these pockets. 

Weather: The drying trend will continue over the next few days with no moisture predicted. Early season high temperatures combined with little precipitation combine into historic conditions for the area.  A storm front is expected to bring increased winds to the area on Thursday, but will lack any moisture.  

Smoke: The NE Oregon Daily Smoke Outlook at the Oregon Smoke Information page covers the Salmon and Olive Butte Fires. For the latest information regarding smoke and air quality, check AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.

Evacuations: Fire conditions can change rapidly; residents should be prepared for changes in evacuation levels. Stay up to date on changes by visiting the Baker County Sheriff’s Office  Facebook page. Heavy equipment and fire vehicles are still working in these areas, so please drive with caution and be alert for unexpected fire traffic on narrow roads. To sign up for notifications in your area, visit Grant County Everbridge or Baker County Alert.

Closures and Safety: See recent changes to the Salmon and Olive Butte Fire Area Closure and map. The public is asked to avoid the fire closure area for everyone’s safety and to facilitate firefighting efforts. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire area. Unauthorized drone activity is prohibited under this TFR. Remember if you fly, we can’t.  

Additional Resource:

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orumf-salmon-fire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalmonFireOR2026 

Email: 2026.salmon@firenet.gov

Bologna Fire Update - July 29, 2026

Bologna Fire Update

July 29, 2026

Contact Fire Information: 541-901-8033

2026.Bologna@firenet.gov

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BvwdmyvaU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Fire Statistics:

Start Date: July 16, 2026

Cause: Lightning/Natural

Size: 2,425 acres

Containment: 72%

Location: 7 miles NE of Kimberly, OR

Resources Assigned: 

Total Personnel: 357

Crews: 11

Engines:15

Heavy Equipment: 13

Current Situation: 

The Bologna Fire entered a new phase Tuesday as firefighters shifted more of the incident from active suppression to securing containment lines, expanding suppression repair. While operational objectives remain largely unchanged, incident managers continue evaluating staffing needs and right sizing the organization as suppression goals are met.

Firefighters will continue strengthening and improving containment lines, increasing mop-up where conditions allow and mitigating hazard trees to ensure residual heat does not compromise established lines. Firefighters also remain prepared to support initial attack on any new wildfire starts in the surrounding area, while continuing suppression efforts on the Bologna Fire. As containment improves, suppression repair work continues expanding westward along the southern portion of the fire. Crews are repairing indirect dozer and hand lines, while using chippers to reduce slash and restore areas disturbed during suppression efforts. Resource Advisors are working alongside Umatilla National Forest staff and operations personnel to help guide suppression repair activities.

As resources become excess to the incident's needs, personnel and equipment are being demobilized, making them available for future assignments as needed. Logistics personnel continue processing equipment returns and preparing supplies for reassignment, while the incident organization is gradually scaled to match current operational needs. Emergency notifications and evacuation updates continue to be coordinated through local emergency management agencies. Residents are encouraged to monitor official county information sources for the latest evacuation information.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Warm, dry conditions and high fuel loads will continue to support active fire behavior today. Westerly winds will develop through the late morning, shifting to the northwest this afternoon at light speeds, but even with lower wind speeds there remains potential for increased fire activity. For the latest information regarding smoke and air quality see https://fire.airnow.gov/.

Evacuations and Closures: Refer to your local county Sheriff’s office for current evacuations information:

• Grant County Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/p/Grant-County-Emergency-Management-100068819321423/
• State of Oregon Fire Information: https://geohub.oregon.gov/apps/oregon-geo::raptor-real-time-assessment-and-planning-tool-for-oregon/explore
• Morrow County Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/MorrowCountyEM

Safety: The current fire danger rating is at HIGH for Umatilla National Forest and Public Use Restrictions Phase C are in effect. Please remember unauthorized drone flights can shut down aerial firefighting operations, making fires grow larger, threatening more lives, property, and critical habitats. If You Fly, We Can’t!

Paradise, Hagen, and Horse Ridge Fire Information - July 29, 2026

 Paradise, Hagen, and Horse Ridge Fire Information

Fire Information Phone: 541-970-7128 (8 am – 8 pm; voice only; texts will not be received)

Email: 2026.paradise@firenet.gov

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/

AirNow: https://fire.airnow.gov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592064000400

July 29, 2026

Firefighters Advance in Containing Fires

Update: Moderate weather has allowed firefighters to make significant progress containing the three fires. The smoke shading from other Oregon fires slowed activity on the fires and is expected to continue.

There are 939 people working out of bases in Walla Walla, Elgin and Athena. The new spike camp in Elgin is supporting over three hundred firefighters to advance fire lines being built to the south and east of the Hagen Fire.

Northwest Team 7 is working to contain these fires in collaboration with the Umatilla and Walla Walla County Sheriff’s offices, City of Walla Walla, state agencies, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. These agencies are collaborating to protect human safety, structures and communities, safeguard the Walla Walla municipal water supply, railroad corridors, private timber and range lands, and recreation opportunities.

The Paradise Fire (763 acres) is about 10 miles southeast of Walla Walla. Firefighters continue to put in direct fire line where possible as the fire showed minimal growth yesterday. Containment around Paradise fire includes both direct and indirect line as extreme terrain and difficult access permits. As the Paradise Fire is entirely within the municipal watershed for the City of Walla Walla it requires very careful suppression activity to preserve the integrity of the watershed.

The Hagen Fire (31,862 acres) is about 9 miles southwest of Tollgate, Oregon is about 12 miles northwest of Elgin, Oregon and is now 3% contained. The fire is expanding to the south and east, with only moderate spread to the west as the fire backs down a ridgeline. Bingham Road remains as the northern boundary of the fire. Progress is being made to tie in the fire lines to the south, east, and west to completely encircle the fire. A burnout operation to improve fire line and secure the west side of the Hagen Fire along Rattlesnake Ridge is planned to take place today.

The Horse Ridge Fire (838 acres) about 5 miles northeast of Meacham, Oregon showed minimal fire behavior and is 76% contained. Under the monitoring, mopping up, and patrols by firefighters the fire has remained within the fire line. Firefighters will work to ensure the containment percentage increases.

Evacuation Levels: The Umatilla County Sheriff reminds the public that due to the remote nature of these affected areas, residents must remain extremely vigilant and proactively monitor surrounding fire activity. Fire conditions can change rapidly. Evacuation levels have been elevated in areas of Umatilla County, Union County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. See the advisories at https://www.umatillacounty.net/departments/sheriffs-office/emergency-management/emergency-advisories. Follow the Sheriff’s Office on Facebook for evacuation updates: https://www.facebook.com/UmatillaCountySheriff

Fire and Fuels Advisory: The Northwest Coordination Center’s Predictive Services has issued an advisory https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/content/pdfs/Fuels_and_Fire_Behavior_Advisory_PNW_0728.pdf. This winter’s record low snowpack in the Northwest, along with recent drought conditions, has led to live and dead fuels curing significantly earlier than usual. Fire activity is already reflecting patterns normally seen much later in the fire season. Alignment in the fire environment is producing extreme fire behavior.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Unexpectedly strong humidity recovery overnight and in the morning hours should help to moderate fire growth for the morning with humidity dropping in the afternoon. There is still the possibility for spotting up to a quarter mile. The average humidity will drop throughout the week and is expected to increase fire behavior and intensity starting tomorrow. Heavy smoke from other fires will continue to limit visibility in the morning but may clear but the afternoon.

Smoke Outlook: For current smoke reports visit https://fire.airnow.gov. For detailed northeast Oregon air reports, visit https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/61e48530. For southeast Washington, visit https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/bb27fabc.

Fire Restrictions: The Umatilla National Forest has issued public use restrictions https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/alerts/phase-c-public-use-restrictions for smoking, off-road travel, and chainsaw use across the entire national forest.

Umatilla National Forest Closures: Forest officials have issued the following Forest Closure Order, https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r06/umatilla/publication/alerts/06-14-06-26-09_Hagen-HorseRidgeFire_FullOrder.pdf for public safety and to facilitate firefighting operations. Areas included in the closure include Corporation Guard Station and Trailhead, North Fork Umatilla Trailhead, Umatilla Fork Day-Use Area and Campground, Buck Creek Cabin, and Buck Creek Trailhead.

Air Space Restrictions: Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place over the wildfires. If you fly, we can’t. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org

7/29/2026 Morning Briefing

 

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
July 29, 2026
BMIDC WEBSITE
07/28 (NEW) INITIAL ATTACK	Fires	Acres
Umatilla National Forest	0	0
Wallowa Whitman National Forest	0	0
Vale/PRD District BLM Baker Area	0	0
NEO Oregon Department of Forestry	0	0
WA DNR Snake River Unit	0	0
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	0	0
INCIDENT SUMMARY
Previous Day 07/28/2026 No New Activity to Report.

Paradise, Hagen, and Horse Ridge Fire Information - July 28, 2026

Paradise, Hagen, and Horse Ridge Fire Information 

Fire Information Phone: 541-970-7128 (8 am – 8 pm; voice only; texts will not be received) 

Email: 2026.paradise@firenet.gov

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/

AirNow: https://fire.airnow.gov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592064000400

July 28, 2026 

Active Burning Continues on Hagen Fire

Update: Moderate weather and smoke shading from other Oregon fires slowed activity on all three fires yesterday. Taking advantage of the opportunity, firefighters advanced line construction on both the Paradise and Hagen Fires while improving containment of the Horse Ridge Fire. 

The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s structure protection strike teams have completed their mission and are leaving the Hagen Fire to provide support for other Oregon fires. In total, 935 people are working out of bases in Walla Walla and Athena. A new spike camp is being established in Elgin and is expected to be operational Wednesday, for a total of three incident bases. 

Northwest Team 7 is fighting the three fires in partnership with the Umatilla and Walla Walla County Sheriff’s offices, City of Walla Walla, state agencies, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. These agencies are collaborating to protect human safety, structures and communities, safeguard the Walla Walla municipal water supply, railroad corridors, private timber and range lands, and recreation opportunities. 

The Paradise Fire (762 acres) about 10 miles southeast of Walla Walla showed minimal growth yesterday due to the humidity and high elevation. Hand crews are constructing direct hand line as fire behavior and extreme terrain permits. As the Paradise Fire is entirely within the municipal watershed for the City of Walla Walla it requires very careful suppression activity to preserve the integrity of the watershed. 

The Hagen Fire (29,967 acres) is about 9 miles southwest of Tollgate, Oregon and about 12 miles northwest of Elgin, Oregon. Growth was primarily to the south and east, with the northern line on Bingham Road holding and only moderate spread to the west. Firefighters maintained fire containment south of Bingham Road. A projected containment line is under construction, connecting and clearing brush along existing roads to close off the western, southern, and eastern flanks. 

The Horse Ridge Fire (838 acres) about 5 miles northeast of Meacham, Oregon showed minimal fire behavior and is 76% contained. The fire has not grown for several days. Firefighters are reinforcing fire lines and mopping up along the fire’s edge. 

Evacuation Levels: The Umatilla County Sheriff reminds the public that due to the remote nature of these affected areas, residents must remain extremely vigilant and proactively monitor surrounding fire activity. Fire conditions can change rapidly. Evacuation levels have been elevated in areas of Umatilla County, Union County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. See the advisories at https://www.umatillacounty.net/departments/sheriffs-office/emergency-management/emergency-advisories. Follow the Sheriff’s Office on Facebook for evacuation updates: https://www.facebook.com/UmatillaCountySheriff

Fire and Fuels Advisory: The Northwest Coordination Center’s Predictive Services has issued an advisory https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/content/pdfs/Fuels_and_Fire_Behavior_Advisory_PNW_20260714.pdf for most of Oregon and Washington that warns of dryer than normal fuel conditions due to record low snowpacks that will contribute to more active fire behavior and longer burning periods than is normal for this time of year. 

Weather and Fire Behavior: Moderate humidity recovery overnight and in the morning hours will help to moderate fire growth. There may be limited visibility due to smoke from other fires. There is a forecast for a potential breezy afternoon and a period of warmer and dryer air which will likely increase fire activity continuing into the late evening. 

Smoke Outlook: For current smoke reports visit https://fire.airnow.gov . For detailed northeast Oregon air reports, visit https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/61e48530. For southeast Washington, visit https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/bb27fabc . 

Fire Restrictions: The Umatilla National Forest has issued public use restrictions https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/alerts/phase-c-public-use-restrict… for smoking, off-road travel, and chainsaw use across the entire national forest. 

Umatilla National Forest Closures: Forest officials have issued the following Forest Closure Order, https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r06/umatilla/publication/alerts/06-14-06-26-09_Hagen-HorseRidgeFire_FullOrder.pdf for public safety and to facilitate firefighting operations. Areas included in the closure include Corporation Guard Station and Trailhead, North Fork Umatilla Trailhead, Umatilla Fork Day-Use Area and Campground, Buck Creek Cabin, and Buck Creek Trailhead. 

Air Space Restrictions: Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place over the wildfires. If you fly, we can’t. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org

Salmon Fire Update - July 28, 2026

 Salmon Fire and Olive Butte Fire Daily Update July 28, 2026

Albuquerque Zone Team 3 IMT

Information Phone:  541-407-5475 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Total Resources: 27 engines; 21 crews; 22 heavy equipment; 26 water tenders; 3 helicopters; 700 personnel

Fire resources were successful across both fires on Monday with continued mop-up and hot spotting operations.  Crews will continue to look for and extinguish heat sources across both fires and work to reinforce containment lines for the next several days. Contingency groups are working to improve the fire breaks through out fire perimeter. Please be vigilant of increased traffic, including trucks carrying logs. As progress continues, Incident commander Lino Baca wants the members of the community, partners, agency representatives, and cooperators to know we are dedicated to a smooth transition. 

NOTE: Cooperator meeting today at Taylor Flats 3:00 p.m.

Salmon Fire- Size: 1,426 acres | Start Date: July 8, 2026 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 60% 

Fire crews are working in the Greenhorn area to assess concerns for structures in the area. Hose and sprinklers are being utilized to provide additional support for any treats to the containment lines. 

Olive Butte Fire- Size: 3,054 acres | Start Date: July 8, 2026 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 60%

Crews are working closely with air resources to manage hot spots within the Beaver Meadow area.  In other areas, crews continue to patrol the containment lines for heat sources, and conduct mop-up operations. 

Weather: Although Monday peaked at around 87 degrees, temperatures in the next few days with be closer to seasonal averages with highs in the mid to high 80s. Warm and dry conditions persist as a weak moisture-deficient frontal system pass through the area. 

Smoke: The NE Oregon Daily Smoke Outlook at the Oregon Smoke Information page covers the Salmon and Olive Butte Fires. For the latest information regarding smoke and air quality, check AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.

Evacuations: Fire conditions can change rapidly; residents should be prepared for changes in evacuation levels. Stay up to date on changes by visiting the Baker County Sheriff’s Office  Facebook page. Heavy equipment and fire vehicles are still working in these areas, so please drive with caution and be alert for unexpected fire traffic on narrow roads. To sign up for notifications in your area, visit Grant County Everbridge or Baker County Alert.

Closures and Safety: See recent changes to the Salmon and Olive Butte Fire Area Closure and map. The public is asked to avoid the fire closure area for everyone’s safety and to facilitate firefighting efforts. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire area.  Unauthorized drone activity is prohibited under this TFR. Remember if you fly, we can’t.  

Additional Resource:

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orumf-salmon-fire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalmonFireOR2026 

Email: 2026.salmon@firenet.gov

Bologna Fire Update - July 28, 2026

Bologna Fire Update

July 28, 2026

Contact Fire Information: 541-901-8033

2026.Bologna@firenet.gov

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BvwdmyvaU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

Fire Statistics:

Start Date: July 16, 2026

Cause: Lightning/Natural

Size: 2,425 acres

Containment: 65%

Location: 7 miles NE of Kimberly, OR

Resources Assigned: 

Total Personnel: 349

Crews: 10

Engines: 15

Heavy Equipment: 20

 

Current Situation: Firefighters continue to make progress, having now established containment lines on all sides of the fire. Additional water handling support remains in place, improving access to water along firelines and helping crews address residual heat. Crews are now able to use water on all areas of the fire, including the less accessible area in the north along Happy Jack Ridge. Firefighters, who must hike into that area, now have hose lays in place to fight the fire.

Personnel are also mitigating hazard trees while moving deeper into interior pockets to ensure heat does not compromise established lines. Yesterday, firefighters cleared a substantial patch of hazard trees on the southwest side of the fire. Firefighters remain prepared to support initial attack on any new wildfire in the surrounding area. 

As containment improves, suppression repair work has expanded westward along the southern area of the fire. Crews are rehabbing indirect dozer and hand lines and using chippers to reduce slash and restore disturbed areas. Resource Advisors (READs) are working with Umatilla National Forest staff and operations personnel to guide suppression repair tactics.

Emergency notifications and evacuation updates are coordinated through local Emergency Management. Residents near the fire area are encouraged to stay informed through official fire information.                  

Weather and Fire Behavior: Warm, dry conditions and high fuel loads will continue to support active fire behavior today. Westerly winds will develop through the late morning, shifting to the northwest this afternoon at light speeds, but even with lower wind speeds there remains potential for increased fire activity. Fuels remain highly receptive, and there is still a threat to private property, grazing allotments, and endangered species critical habitat. For the latest information regarding smoke and air quality see https://fire.airnow.gov/.

Evacuations and Closures: Refer to your local county Sheriff’s office for current evacuations information:

• Grant County Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/p/Grant-County-Emergency-Management-100068819321423/
• State of Oregon Fire Information: https://geohub.oregon.gov/apps/oregon-geo::raptor-real-time-assessment-and-planning-tool-for-oregon/explore
• Morrow County Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/MorrowCountyEM 

Safety: Officials want to remind everyone that the current fire danger rating is at HIGH for Umatilla National Forest and Public Use Restrictions Phase C are in effect on the forest. Please remember unauthorized drone flights can shut down aerial firefighting operations, making fires grow larger, threatening more lives, property, and critical habitats. If You Fly, We Can’t!