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Multiple Wildfires Active Across States

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Three wildfires are active across multiple states as of August 14, 2026, according to InciWeb.

The Hagen Fire in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest has been burning since July 19, 2026, about 26 miles east of Pendleton. The Talbot Fire in California's Tahoe National Forest, active since August 14, is located off French Meadows Road near French Meadows Reservoir. The Moose Fire in Montana's Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest started July 26, 2026, and is burning 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg.

Residents in affected areas should monitor InciWeb for updates on evacuation maps and fire perimeters, as all fire perimeters are approximations per InciWeb.

📄 Source: InciWeb — Active Wildfire Incidents https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incidents/rss.xml
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  • Three wildfires are active across multiple states as of August 14, 2026null
  • The Hagen Fire in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest has been burning since July 19, 2026null
  • The Hagen Fire is located about 26 miles east of PendletonThe Hagen Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest about 26 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon.
  • The Talbot Fire in California's Tahoe National Forest is active since August 14null
  • The Talbot Fire is located off French Meadows Road near French Meadows ReservoirThe Talbot Fire is burning on the Tahoe National Forest and located off French Meadows Road approximately 4 miles northeast of French Meadows Reservoir and 14 miles southeast of Truckee, California.
  • The Moose Fire in Montana's Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest started July 26, 2026The Moose Fire started on July 26, 2026 and was originally reported at 10 acres. The fire is located 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg.
  • The Moose Fire is burning 24 miles southwest of PhilipsburgThe Moose Fire started on July 26, 2026 and was originally reported at 10 acres. The fire is located 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg.
  • Residents in affected areas should monitor InciWeb for updates on evacuation maps and fire perimetersnull
  • All fire perimeters are approximations per InciWebNOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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