Public Safety

Paradise Fire Spreads in Oregon Forest

Monday, September 14, 2026

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The Paradise Fire, burning in the Umatilla National Forest, continues to grow following its origin on July 16, 2026, after a lightning storm. The fire is located approximately 18 miles east of Milton-Freewater, Oregon.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is currently active over the fire area to protect firefighting aircraft operations. Unauthorized drone use near the fire is prohibited as it poses a safety risk to suppression efforts.

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

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The Paradise Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest“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 originated 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 originated after a lightning storm“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 is located approximately 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 active 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 active 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 drone use near the fire is prohibited“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 drone use near the fire poses a safety risk 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!”