Paradise and Hagen Fires Update - September 4, 2026

Paradise and Hagen Fires

Umatilla National Forest

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

www.InciWeb.gov    Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/ParadiseHagenFires2026

September 4, 2026

PUBLIC SAFETY: Evacuation levels change quickly. Please check official sources often.
Fire	Size*	Containment	Personnel
Hagen	61,408 acres	54%	785
Paradise	9,634 acres	22%	293

 

Key Messages

 

Changing weather brings some relief. Rain and cooler temperatures are helping with suppression efforts across the fires. Firefighters are making good progress on mopping up hot spots and securing the fires edge. 

• More emphasis on repair and rehab. Firefighters are moving into repair and rehab on many areas across the fires. A Heavy Equipment Group is being formed to perform the work. Assessments are being conducted to determine opportunities and equipment needs moving forward.
• Expect the unexpected.  Animals have been very active early in the morning and late in the evening. Motorists are reminded to drive defensively at all times and give animals a wide berth when possible.
• Know before you go. With hunting season activity increasing across the forests and the Labor Day weekend upon us, it’s a good time to make sure that you’re aware of fire use restrictions and closures in the areas you’re considering recreating in. 

For current closures, fire restrictions and evacuation information: https://linktr.ee/Paradise_Hagen_Fire_Info  

CURRENT CONDITIONS AND Planned activities

Hagen Fire

Firefighters will continue to mop up and focus on repair and rehab opportunities today. Crews will be patrolling and securing the fires edge around the perimeter of the fire. Suppression repair and equipment back hauling will be occurring throughout the footprint of the fire.  The fire still remains active and crews will be looking for opportunities for direct actions and containment.

Paradise Fire

Firefighters continue focus on structure protection on portions of the fire and scout for opportunities to increase containment where the fire is still active.  The Mill Creek watershed remains a focal point for suppression repair work. Back hauling of equipment will be active across many locations on the fire.

Weather and fire behavior

Rain and thunderstorms remain possible for the next few days, with temperatures expected to remain in the high 50s to low 60s. Rain has helped moderate fire behavior across both fires, but heavy fuels will continue to smolder. 

https://linktr.ee/Paradise_Hagen_Fire_Info