Fox Fire Continues in Oregon

Saturday, August 8, 2026

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The Fox Fire, reported July 23, 2026, remains active with moderate fire behavior in the Vale District, Oregon. Evacuations are in effect for Baker County residents, as directed by the Baker County Sheriffs Department.

Smoke from the fire continues to impact air quality in eastern Oregon and neighboring areas. The Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary restriction order for the Vale District, and residents with respiratory conditions are advised to monitor air quality reports and limit outdoor activities during high smoke concentrations.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orvad-fox-fire

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The Fox Fire was reported on July 23, 2026“The Fox Fire was reported on July 23, 2026.”
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The Fox Fire remains active“The Fox Fire was reported on July 23, 2026. It is exhibiting moderate fire behavior.”
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The Fox Fire has moderate fire behavior“The Fox Fire was reported on July 23, 2026. It is exhibiting moderate fire behavior.”
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The Fox Fire is in the Vale District, Oregon“null”
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Evacuations are in effect for Baker County residents“Evacuations are in place issued by Baker County Sheriffs Department and can be viewed here: https://arcg.is/0iKuO91”
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Evacuations are directed by the Baker County Sheriffs Department“Evacuations are in place issued by Baker County Sheriffs Department and can be viewed here: https://arcg.is/0iKuO91”
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Smoke from the fire continues to impact air quality in eastern Oregon“Smoke from the Fox Fire and other surrounding fires, continues to affect portions of eastern Oregon and neighboring areas. Individuals, especially those with respiratory conditions, should monitor local air quality reports and limit outdoor activities when smoke concentrations are high. For more information: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/ad8568e1”
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Smoke from the fire continues to impact air quality in neighboring areas“Smoke from the Fox Fire and other surrounding fires, continues to affect portions of eastern Oregon and neighboring areas. Individuals, especially those with respiratory conditions, should monitor local air quality reports and limit outdoor activities when smoke concentrations are high. For more information: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/ad8568e1”
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The Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary restriction order“Fire Restrictions: The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Notice of Temporary Restriction Order for the Vale District: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2026-07/orwa-fpo-val-070626.pdf”
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The temporary restriction order is for the Vale District“The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Notice of Temporary Restriction Order for the Vale District: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2026-07/orwa-fpo-val-070626.pdf”
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Residents with respiratory conditions are advised to monitor air quality reports“Individuals, especially those with respiratory conditions, should monitor local air quality reports and limit outdoor activities when smoke concentrations are high. For more information: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/ad8568e1”
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Residents with respiratory conditions are advised to limit outdoor activities during high smoke concentrations“Individuals, especially those with respiratory conditions, should monitor local air quality reports and limit outdoor activities when smoke concentrations are high. For more information: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/ad8568e1”