Bologna Fire Update - August 10, 2026

(Pendleton, OR, August 10, 2026) – Fire resources are actively engaged in direct suppression on the Bologna Fire. Crews are working the east and west flanks, going direct wherever conditions allow. Heavy equipment, including dozers and water tenders, is operating alongside firefighters on the ground. The fire is 30% contained and has grown by about 1,300 acres, for a total of 3,860 acres.

A Type 3 team remains in command today and will inbrief Type 1 ODF Incident Management Team 3 at 7 p.m. Transfer of command is set for 6 a.m. tomorrow.

Extremely dry fuels, hot and windy conditions, and steep terrain continue to challenge containment efforts, particularly in the afternoon when temperatures and winds peak. Dozers are expected to access most areas to build direct line, but some sections will require hand crews to construct containment lines by hand.

Aviation resources including helicopters are assisting as conditions permit. 

Grant County Emergency Management has issued a Level 3 “GO NOW” evacuation for areas near the Bologna Fire. For complete and up‑to‑date information, please visit their official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423.

The public is asked to avoid the area for everyone’s safety and to support firefighting operations.

Officials want to remind everyone that the current fire danger rating is EXTREME and Phase C Public Use Restrictions are in effect for the Umatilla National Forest.

For the latest information regarding smoke and air quality see https://fire.airnow.gov/

For more information regarding restrictions, please contact:

Umatilla National Forest
Information Hotline: Toll-Free (877) 958-9663
https://fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla
Blog: https://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF
X: @UmatillaNF

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