Paradise and Hagen Fires Update - September 8, 2026

Paradise and Hagen Fires

Umatilla National Forest

Fire Information 541-970-7128, 2026.paradise@firenet.gov

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September 8, 2026

 

PUBLIC SAFETY: Forest and road closures are still in effect. Please check official sources.
Fire	Size*	Containment	Personnel
Hagen	61,379 acres	60%	Personnel # are combined
Paradise	9,646 acres	28%	983

 

Key Messages

Closed area safety: We ask that hunters and visitors stay out of closed areas and roads for the safety of the public and fire operations. Fire crews and equipment remain active on forest roads and within closure zones. These closures are in place so we can repair potholes, remove unstable trees and find hidden hot spots that make these areas dangerous to enter.

Supporting firefighters: Firefighters on the Paradise and Hagen Fires have a strong support network in place. Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) teams are positioned across both incidents and staffed with highly trained EMTs and paramedics ready to perform complex rescues if needed. At camp, firefighters receive about 5,000 calories a day, along with showers and medical and logistical support.

Night drone flights: UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) is conducting nighttime infrared (IR) flights to detect heat. These flights help firefighters track progress along the fire’s edge and locate remaining hot spots that could threaten containment.

CURRENT CONDITIONS AND Planned activities

Hagen Fire

Crews in contained areas continue packing up equipment, removing hose lines, pulling pumps, and completing suppression repair where access allows. These efforts help restore the fire area and support the shift toward repair‑focused work. The Lakeview Hotshots arrive today to scout handline opportunities in steep terrain, identifying where additional line can be built to bring containment closer to the fire’s edge.

Paradise Fire
Firefighters continue suppression repair and mop‑up across secured portions of the fire. Crews are hauling back unneeded equipment and chipping woody debris from earlier line construction to reduce fuel. They are also gridding burned areas to locate and extinguish remaining heat. The Bonneville Hotshots remain engaged in direct handline construction along the fire’s edge, securing open sections of line and improving control.

Weather and Fire behavior

A warming and drying trend started yesterday afternoon and will continue into this week. Expect more smoke and slightly increased fire activity as the weather heats up.

 For current closures, fire restrictions and evacuation information:

https://linktr.ee/Paradise_Hagen_Fire_Info 

Morning Briefing 9/08/2026

 

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
September 8, 2026
BMIDC WEBSITE
9/7 (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	1	0.1
WA DNR Snake River Unit	0	0
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	1	0.1
INCIDENT SUMMARY
Previous Day 9/7/2026 LGODF – Moon Canyon at 0.1 Acres.

Paradise and Hagen Fires Update - September 7, 2026

Paradise and Hagen Fires

Umatilla National Forest

Fire Information 541-970-7128, 2026.paradise@firenet.gov

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September 7, 2026

 

PUBLIC SAFETY: Forest and road closures are still in effect. Please check official sources.
Fire	Size*	Containment	Personnel
Hagen	61,396 acres	56%	Hagen personnel  included in the 906 below
Paradise	9,646 acres	28%	906

 

Key Messages

Road and area access — Fire crews and equipment are still working on forest roads and within closed areas. These closures are in place as heavy machinery, potholes, unstable trees, and hidden hot spots can make these areas dangerous to enter.

Hunters and visitors must stay out of closed areas and roads until they reopen — Boundaries are reviewed daily and areas will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.

Suppression repair — Heavy equipment operators and hand crews are repairing areas disturbed during firefighting. Specialists are guiding this work to stabilize soil, improve drainage, remove damaged trees that could fall, and reduce the impact of bulldozer tracks, cleared lines, access routes, and staging areas.

Mop‑up and patrol — Firefighters continue checking and patrolling the fire's edges, putting out any remaining hot spots. Crews are also packing up hoses, pumps, and other equipment no longer needed on the fire line.

CURRENT CONDITIONS AND Planned activities

Hagen Fire

Fire crews continue packing up equipment, removing hose lines, and pulling pumps from the affected area. Heavy equipment will be repairing roads, digging drainage ditches, and building small barriers to control water runoff. Firefighters will also be closely checking cooled areas for any hidden hot spots.  

Paradise Fire
Crews remain focused on repairing the land, removing hose lines, and fixing roads across the fire footprint. Some crews will be chipping up woody debris left over from clearing fire lines, while others will be searching the fire area methodically for any hot spots that still need attention.

Weather and Fire behavior

Rain last night will give way to clear skies around 11 a.m. today. There will be increased winds out of the west. Fire activity is expected to remain low because of the recent rainfall and high humidity.

For current closures, fire restrictions and evacuation information:

https://linktr.ee/Paradise_Hagen_Fire_Info 

Morning Briefing 9/07/2026

 

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
September 7, 2026
BMIDC WEBSITE
9/6 (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 9/06/2026 No New Activity to Report.

Paradise and Hagen Fire Updates - September 6, 2026

Paradise and Hagen Fires

Umatilla National Forest

Fire Information 541-970-7128, 2026.paradise@firenet.gov

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September 6, 2026

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY: Forest and road closures are still in effect. Please check official sources often.
Fire	Size*	Containment	Personnel
Hagen	61,396 acres	56%	Hagen personnel  included in the 906 below
Paradise	9,646 acres	26%	906

 

 

Key Messages

Mop‑up and patrol — Firefighters continue securing and patrolling established containment lines and reinforcing sections where steep terrain or heavy fuels limit direct engagement. Crews are extinguishing remaining heat along the fire’s edge and backhauling hose, pumps, and other equipment no longer needed on the line.

Suppression repair — Heavy equipment and hand crews are restoring areas affected by firefighting operations. Resource Advisors are guiding efforts to stabilize soils, improve drainage, remove hazard trees, and reduce impacts along dozer lines, handlines, access routes, and staging areas.

Aviation operations — UAS (drone) flights continue to support firefighters by identifying remaining heat and confirming completed work. Helicopters and other aircraft remain available for targeted water delivery where conditions warrant.

Road and area access — Fire personnel and equipment remain active on forest roads and within closure areas. These closures are in place to protect both the public and firefighters. Hunters and visitors must stay out of closed areas and off closed roads. Forest and fire staff are evaluating boundaries daily and will reopen areas when conditions allow.

CURRENT CONDITIONS AND Planned activities

Hagen Fire

Fire crews continue to backhaul equipment, pull hose lays and remove pumps throughout the impacted area. Heavy equipment will be working on road repairs, ditching and constructing water bars. Firefighters will be working on suppression repair as well as cold trailing for hot spots.

Paradise Fire

Resources remain focused on fire suppression rehab, removing hose lays and road repair across the footprint of the fire. Some crews will be working on chipping woody debris left behind during fire line construction and other fire personnel will be gridding the fire in search of hot spots that need to be addressed.

Weather and Fire behavior

Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. A 60% chance of rain with a 25% chance of thunderstorms. Continued low fire potential under the persistent influence of high RH, high cloud cover and possible light rain.

For current closures, fire restrictions and evacuation information:

https://linktr.ee/Paradise_Hagen_Fire_Info   

9/6/2026 Morning Briefing

 

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
September 6, 2026
BMIDC WEBSITE
8/31 (NEW) INITIAL ATTACK	Fires	Acres
Umatilla National Forest	1	0.1
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	.1	0.1
INCIDENT SUMMARY
Previous Day 9/5/2026 UMF – Battle Fire at 0.1 acres.

Paradise and Hagen Fires Update - September 5, 2026

Paradise and Hagen Fires

Umatilla National Forest

Fire Information 541-970-7128, 2026.paradise@firenet.gov

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September 5, 2026

PUBLIC SAFETY: Evacuation levels change quickly. Please check official sources often.
Fire	Size*	Containment	Personnel
Hagen	61,408 acres	55%	Hagen personnel  included in the 925 below
Paradise	9,593 acres	22%	925

 

Key Messages

• Suppression Repair- Fire crews and equipment operators are working closely with local agency Resource Advisors to repair areas impacted during suppression, including dozer lines, handlines, staging areas, and access routes. This work focuses on stabilizing soil, restoring drainage, removing hazard trees, and mitigating impacts to vegetation and waterways.
• Flights Continue. UAS (drones) are providing valuable information in real time to firefighters on the ground locating heat sources that need to be addressed. Aviation resources continue to support firefighting efforts with timely water deliveries.
• Evacuation level changes.  Continued progress on the Hagen Fire is allowing emergency officials to further reduce or lift evacuation levels in portions of Umatilla County, Union County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).
• After recent precipitation — Rain and cooler weather have moderated fire behavior and improved conditions across the forest. Visitors should remain vigilant, stay aware of current fire restrictions, and follow all closure orders for their safety and the safety of firefighters. A warming trend early next week may increase fire activity.

CURRENT CONDITIONS AND Planned activities

Hagen Fire

Crews will be focused on direct containment as personnel are simultaneously patrolling and stabilizing the fire's outer boundary. Throughout the impacted area, teams are also busy retrieving equipment and fixing damaged landscapes. Consequently, today's primary objectives focus heavily on mopping up hot spots and conducting essential rehabilitation work.

Paradise Fire

Equipment backhaul continues as crews remove supplies no longer needed around the fire area. Suppression repair and rehabilitation remain concentrated in the Mill Creek watershed, where firefighters are restoring impacted ground and improving access. Alongside this work, crews continue mop‑up and hotspot patrol in areas where heat remains, while maintaining a strong focus on defending nearby homes and structures.

Weather and Fire behavior

Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. A 60% chance of rain with a 25% chance of thunderstorms.  Continued low fire potential under the persistent influence of high RH, high cloud cover and possible light rain.

 

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