Paradise Fire Active on Umatilla NF

Monday, August 31, 2026

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The Paradise Fire, ignited by lightning on July 16, 2026, remains active on Umatilla National Forest lands 18 miles east of Milton-Freewater, Oregon. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is currently enforced over the fire area to protect firefighting operations.

The U. S. Forest Service warns that unauthorized drones near the fire can endanger aircraft and delay suppression efforts. Residents in the affected area should avoid flying drones and follow official updates for safety guidance.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orumf-paradise-fire

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The Paradise Fire was ignited by lightning on July 16, 2026“The Paradise Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest approximately 18 Miles E of Milton-Freewater, Oregon. The fire began on July 16, 2026, following a lightning storm that moved through the area.”
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The Paradise Fire remains active on Umatilla National Forest lands“The Paradise Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest approximately 18 Miles E of Milton-Freewater, Oregon.”
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The Paradise Fire is located 18 miles east of Milton-Freewater, Oregon“The Paradise Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest approximately 18 Miles E of Milton-Freewater, Oregon.”
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A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is currently enforced over the fire area“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 enforced to protect firefighting 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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The U. S. Forest Service warns that unauthorized drones near the fire can endanger aircraft“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 U. S. Forest Service warns that unauthorized drones near the fire can delay suppression efforts“null”
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Residents in the affected area should avoid flying drones“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 affected area should follow official updates for safety guidance“Consulte fuentes oficiales para obtener la información más reciente.”