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Hagen Fire Spreads in Umatilla National Forest

Monday, August 24, 2026

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The Hagen Fire, burning in the Umatilla National Forest 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon, continues to spread as of August 24, 2026. The fire ignited on July 16 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 and can disrupt suppression efforts.

📄 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 continues to spread as of August 24, 2026“null”
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The Hagen Fire ignited on July 16“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 ignited 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.”
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The TFR is in effect 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“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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Unauthorized drones near the fire can disrupt 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!”