"The Hagen fire grew to over 61,000 acres, requiring more than 1,100 personnel at its peak and costing close to $90 million, making it one of the largest and most resource‑intensive incidents in the region during this period."
The Hagen wildfire, located 26 miles east of Pendleton in Umatilla County, Oregon, was discovered on July 16, 2026, and is a natural‑cause fire under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service. By early August it had burned 40,803 acres with 11% containment, and over the next month the fire expanded to 61,379 acres while containment rose to 91% by September 22. Throughout the timeline the fire remained active, with periods of uphill runs, spotting, and torching, before transitioning to moderate and minimal behavior as containment increased. Personnel peaked at 1,134 on August 20, and estimated costs climbed from $18 million to nearly $89 million as the fire grew and resources were deployed.
Official source description: 26 Miles E from Pendleton, OR
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Walla Walla. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently in a minimal, creeping, smoldering phase with 91% containment. Residents should remain vigilant for potential flare‑ups, keep fire‑safe practices in place, and follow any local advisories or evacuation orders.
IRWIN ID: {D4E53810-46D0-48FB-889B-3E670328DCFB}
Discovered: Jul 16, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $90,895,104
Coordinates: 45.707, -118.269
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The Hagen Fire has burned 61,380 acres as of September 23, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Hagen Fire is 95% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Hagen Fire is burning in Umatilla, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Hagen Fire remains active.
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