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Hagen Fire Active on Umatilla National Forest

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The Hagen Fire continues to burn in the Umatilla National Forest, approximately 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon. The fire originated on July 16, 2026, after a lightning storm passed through the area.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is currently active over the fire to protect firefighting aircraft operations. Unauthorized drones near the fire area pose safety risks to firefighting efforts and could cause accidents.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orumf-hagen-fire
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  • Hagen Fire Active on Umatilla National ForestThe Hagen Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest about 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon.
  • Fire began July 16, 2026, following lightning storm; TFR in place for firefighting safety.The 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!
  • The Hagen Fire continues to burn in the Umatilla National Forest, approximately 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon. The fire originated on July 16, 2026, after a lightning storm passed through the area.The 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 active over the fire to protect firefighting aircraft operations. Unauthorized drones near the fire area pose safety risks to firefighting efforts and could cause accidents.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!
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ORUMF Hagen Fire

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Umatilla National Forest. --- State: Oregon --- Coordinates: Latitude: 45° 42 25 Longitude: 118° 16 8 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Current 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!

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