What are the names and locations of the wildfires?
As of August 21, 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 is burning 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 are burning across Oregon, including the Austin Fire, Bologna Fire, Olive Butte, Burnt Creek, Hagen, and Powder River Fires. Numerous smaller wildfires are also active across the state as firefighters continue 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
-
Condon
- Wasco County
- Wheeler County
- Brewer Reservoir
- Crook County
- Grizzly Mountain
-
Jefferson County
- Madras
Akawa Butte Fire
- Akawa Butte
-
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
-
Madras
- Pelton Dam
-
Warm Springs
Shingle Fire
-
Dayville
- Paulina
- Prineville
- Antone Ranch
- Rattlesnake Creek
Grasshopper Fire
- Dufur
- Government Camp
- Hood River
- Parkdale
- Pine Hollow
-
Rhododendron
-
The Dalles
- Wamic
What is the current containment status of the wildfires?
As of August 21, 2026, containment remains limited across many of Oregon's largest wildfires. Several fires continue to exhibit active fire behavior under dry weather conditions, while firefighters focus on protecting homes, strengthening containment lines, and limiting additional fire growth.
The Hay Creek Complex has burned approximately 200,292 acres and is at 100% containment.
The Rowe Creek Complex has burned 373,981 acres and remains at 89% containment.
The Akawa Butte Fire has grown to approximately 27,491 acres. It is 99% contained.
The Coyote Fire has burned approximately 17,459.3 acres and is 94% contained.
The Henry Fire has burned approximately 29,888.5 acres and is 97% contained.
The Bench Fire has burned approximately 67,079.5 acres and remains 90% contained.
The Shingle Fire has burned approximately 73,183 acres and is 93% contained.
The Grasshopper Fire has burned approximately 92,867.1 acres and is 71% 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.
Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
See how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air.
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.
-
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 August 21, 2026, the Hay Creek Complex is 100% contained.
The Rowe Creek Complex is 89% contained.
The Akawa Butte Fire is 99% contained.
The Coyote Fire is 94% contained.
The Henry Fire is 97% contained.
The Bench Fire is 90% contained.
The Shingle Fire is 93% contained.
The Grasshopper is 71% contained.
