Grasshopper Fire Update: Evacuations, Closures in Oregon

Every factual claim below was checked against the original public record. Source: original document ↗

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  The Grasshopper Fire was reported on July 23, 2026“The Grasshopper Fire was first reported 7/23/26, following multiple lightning storms over the forest in the preceding two weeks.”
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  The Grasshopper Fire continues to spread east and north“null”
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  The Grasshopper Fire is spreading in Oregon's Mt. Hood National Forest“Incident Overview The Grasshopper Fire was first reported 7/23/26, following multiple lightning storms over the forest in the preceding two weeks. It started north of Forest Road 4812 and west of Rocky Butte. It quickly spread east and north following winds and hot, dry conditions.”
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  Evacuation levels are in effect“null”
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  Closure orders are in effect“There is a Closure Order in effect on Mt. Hood National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mthood/alerts/closure-place-grasshopper-fire”
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  Details about evacuation levels and closure orders are available at perimetermap.com/wascocounty-or“Current evacuation levels are at: https://perimetermap.com/wascocounty-or”
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  A campfire ban is active across the forest and surrounding areas“null”
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  Fire restrictions are active across the forest and surrounding areas“There are also burning and fire restrictions in place across the area. Check your local restrictions: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx”
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  The U. S. Forest Service notes the active campfire ban and fire restrictions“null”