What are the names and locations of the wildfires?
As of September 15, 2026, multiple large wildfires are actively burning across North-Central and Eastern Oregon, prompting evacuation orders, threatening communities, and drawing a significant multi-agency firefighting response.
The largest incidents are burning across Gilliam, Wheeler, Wasco, Crook, Jefferson, and Umatilla counties, while several additional fires remain active throughout the state. Oregon remains under heightened wildfire activity because of hot, dry weather, gusty winds, and dry vegetation.
The Hay Creek Complex, formerly known as the Lower Rock Creek and Hoag Fires, burned in Gilliam County near Lower and Middle Rock Creek Roads, west of Highway 19 (1).
The Rowe Creek Complex is burning southwest of Fossil in Wheeler County near Highway 218 and approximately one mile east of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (2).
The Akawa Butte Fire burned across Deschutes and Jefferson counties in central Oregon near Akawa Butte and Henkle Butte (3).
The Coyote Fire is burning in Crook County, Oregon, southeast of Prineville and near the communities of Post and Paulina (4).
The Henry Fire is burning in Crook County, Oregon, approximately 2 miles south of Paulina (5).
The Bench Fire is burning in Jefferson County, Oregon, near Warm Springs, the Deschutes River, Lake Billy Chinook, Pelton Dam, and Highway 26. The Bench and Beachcomb fires have merged and are now managed as the Bench Fire (6).
The Shingle Fire is burning across Crook, Grant, and Wheeler counties in central Oregon. Fire activity has expanded toward Highway 26, Cottonwood Creek, Dayville, and surrounding ranchlands (7).
The Grasshopper Fire is burning across Clackamas, Hood River, and Wasco Counties in north-central Oregon. The lightning-caused fire began on July 23 on the eastern side of the Mt. Hood National Forest and has burned through much of the Badger Creek Wilderness (8).
In addition to these major incidents, numerous other notable fires burned across Oregon, including the Austin, Bologna, Olive Butte, Burnt Creek, Hagen, and Powder River Fires. Numerous smaller wildfires were also active across the state as firefighters continued responding to rapidly changing fire conditions.
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Oregon wildfires include:
Hay Creek Complex
- Gilliam County
- Sherman County
- Wasco County
Rowe Creek Complex
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Condon
- Wasco County
- Wheeler County
- Brewer Reservoir
- Crook County
- Grizzly Mountain
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Jefferson County
- Madras
Akawa Butte Fire
- Akawa Butte
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Deschutes County
- Henkle Butte
- Jefferson County
Coyote Fire
- Paulina
- Post
- Prineville
- Southern Crook County
- Wiley Flat burn scar area
Henry Fire
- Paulina
- Prineville
- Southern Crook County
Bench Fire
- Dry Hollow
- Lake Simtustus
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Madras
- Pelton Dam
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Warm Springs
Shingle Fire
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Dayville
- Paulina
- Prineville
- Antone Ranch
- Rattlesnake Creek
Grasshopper Fire
- Dufur
- Government Camp
- Hood River
- Parkdale
- Pine Hollow
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Rhododendron
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The Dalles
- Wamic
What is the current containment status of the wildfires?
As of September 15, 2026, most of Oregon’s largest wildfires have been contained. Firefighters continue to monitor affected areas for hotspots and renewed fire activity under dry weather conditions.
The Hay Creek Complex has burned 200,292 acres and is 100% contained.
The Rowe Creek Complex has burned 373,927 acres and remains at 99% containment.
The Akawa Butte Fire has burned 27,491 acres and is 100% contained.
The Coyote Fire has burned 17,460 acres and is 99% contained.
The Henry Fire has burned 229,844 acres and is 99% contained.
The Bench Fire has burned 67,079.5 acres and remains 90% contained.
The Shingle Fire has burned 73,183 acres and is 99% contained.
The Grasshopper Fire has burned 93,982 acres and is 97% contained.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for multiple wildfire incidents across Oregon. Emergency management officials continue to update evacuation zones as fire conditions change, and residents are encouraged to monitor official alerts and leave immediately if directed to do so.
Residents living near any active wildfire should remain prepared to evacuate immediately if conditions deteriorate and should continue monitoring local emergency management agencies for updated evacuation information.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
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Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of September 15, 2026, the Hay Creek Complex is 100% contained.
The Rowe Creek Complex is 99% contained.
The Akawa Butte Fire is 100% contained.
The Coyote Fire is 99% contained.
The Henry Fire is 99% contained.
The Bench Fire is 90% contained.
The Shingle Fire is 99% contained.
The Grasshopper is 97% contained.
