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Hagen Fire Grows in Umatilla National Forest

Monday, August 31, 2026

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The Hagen Fire, burning in the Umatilla National Forest 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon, continues to grow since its origin on July 16, 2026, following a lightning storm.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect over the fire to protect firefighting aircraft operations. Unauthorized drones near the fire pose safety risks to suppression efforts.

Residents in the area are advised to monitor evacuation maps 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 burning in the Umatilla National Forest“The Hagen Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest about 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon.”
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The Hagen Fire is 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon“The Hagen Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest about 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon.”
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The Hagen Fire originated on July 16, 2026“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.”
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The Hagen Fire began following a lightning storm“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.”
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A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect over the fire“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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The TFR is in place to protect firefighting aircraft operations“A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is currently in place over the fire to ensure the safety of firefighting aircraft operating on the incident.”
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Unauthorized drones near the fire pose safety risks to suppression efforts“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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Residents in the area are advised to monitor evacuation maps“null”
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Residents in the area are advised to sign up for emergency alerts“null”