Salmon Fire Remains Active in Umatilla National Forest

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  The Salmon Fire was ignited by lightning on July 7, 2026“A lightning storm moved through the Tri-Forest area on the evening of July 7, 2026, igniting multiple fires. The Salmon Fire was discovered shortly after midnight, and the Olive Butte Fire was discovered that morning on July 8, 2026.”
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  The Salmon Fire remains active in the Umatilla National Forest“null”
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  InciWeb records were updated on July 17“null”
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  The Salmon Fire is burning in steep terrain“The Salmon Fire was discovered shortly after midnight, and the Olive Butte Fire was discovered that morning on July 8, 2026. Initial attack resources responded promptly but were spread thin due to a number of other starts in the area. NW Team 12 took command of the Salmon and Olive Butte fires along with five smaller fires on July 11 at 6 AM. The five small fires were contained by the evening of July 11, but two larger fires remain burning in very steep terrain with heavy dead and downed trees that are drier than normal for this time of year and readily consuming.”
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  The Salmon Fire has heavy fuel loading“This heavy fuel loading also has slowed line construction efforts, coupled with running fire and long-range spotting creating a very dynamic and rapidly changing fire environment.”
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  The Salmon Fire is slowing containment efforts“null”
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  Evacuation notices are in effect for Greenhorn“Evacuation notices for the communities of Greenhorn, Olive Creek, and Granite of Baker and Grant Counties are in effect.”
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  Evacuation notices are in effect for Olive Creek“Evacuation notices for the communities of Greenhorn, Olive Creek, and Granite of Baker and Grant Counties are in effect.”
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  Evacuation notices are in effect for Granite“Evacuation notices for the communities of Greenhorn, Olive Creek, and Granite of Baker and Grant Counties are in effect.”
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  Evacuation notices are in effect for Baker County“Evacuation notices for the communities of Greenhorn, Olive Creek, and Granite of Baker and Grant Counties are in effect.”
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  Evacuation notices are in effect for Grant County“null”
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  Firefighters are prioritizing public safety“Priorities remain public and firefighter safety, homes and cabins, private lands, and critical infrastructure.”
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  Firefighters are prioritizing homes“Priorities remain public and firefighter safety, homes and cabins, private lands, and critical infrastructure.”
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  Firefighters are prioritizing critical infrastructure“Priorities remain public and firefighter safety, homes and cabins, private lands, and critical infrastructure.”
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  Firefighters are using ground crews“Firefighters are working the fires as directly as possible to protect these values at risk, using both ground resources and multiple helicopters and fixed wing aircraft dropping water and retardant.”
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  Firefighters are using aerial resources“Firefighters are working the fires as directly as possible to protect these values at risk, using both ground resources and multiple helicopters and fixed wing aircraft dropping water and retardant.”