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Hagen Fire Active on Umatilla National Forest

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The Hagen Fire is active in the Umatilla National Forest, Oregon, approximately 26 miles east of Pendleton. It ignited on July 16, 2026, following a lightning storm.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is currently enforced over the fire area to protect firefighting aircraft. Unauthorized drones are prohibited in the vicinity.

Residents near the fire should refer to the evacuation maps provided by Genasys and Raptor, and sign up for emergency alerts.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orumf-hagen-fire
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  • The Hagen Fire is active in the Umatilla National ForestThe Hagen Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest about 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon.
  • The Hagen Fire is in OregonThe Hagen Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest about 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon.
  • The Hagen Fire is approximately 26 miles east of PendletonThe Hagen Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest about 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon.
  • The Hagen Fire ignited on July 16, 2026The Hagen Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest about 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon. The fire began on July 16, 2026, following a lightning storm that moved through the area.
  • The Hagen Fire ignited following a lightning stormThe Hagen Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest about 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon. The fire began on July 16, 2026, following a lightning storm that moved through the area.
  • A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is currently enforced over the fire areaA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is currently in place over the fire to ensure the safety of firefighting aircraft operating on the incident. Firefighting aircraft and drones are a dangerous combination—unauthorized drones in the vicinity can cause accidents or significantly slow wildfire suppression efforts. Remember: If you fly… we can’t!
  • The TFR is enforced to protect firefighting aircraftA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is currently in place over the fire to ensure the safety of firefighting aircraft operating on the incident.
  • Unauthorized drones are prohibited in the vicinityFirefighting aircraft and drones are a dangerous combination—unauthorized drones in the vicinity can cause accidents or significantly slow wildfire suppression efforts. Remember: If you fly… we can’t!
  • Residents near the fire should refer to the evacuation maps provided by GenasysCurrent Evacuation Map Genasys I Current Evacuation Map Raptor I OR DOT TripCheck I Facebook Updates Sign-up for Emergency AlertsThe Hagen Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest about 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon. The fire began on July 16, 2026, following a lightning storm that moved through the area.A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is currently in place over the fire to ensure the safety of firefighting aircraft operating on the incident. Firefighting aircraft and drones are a dangerous combination—unauthorized drones in the vicinity can cause accidents or significantly slow wildfire suppression efforts. Remember: If you fly… we can’t!
  • Residents near the fire should refer to the evacuation maps provided by Raptornull
  • Residents near the fire should sign up for emergency alertsNot found in the source record — unverified.

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