Shingle Fire 86% Contained, Evacuations Continue

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  The Shingle Fire began July 23, 2026“The Shingle Fire started during a widespread lightning event on July 23, 2026.”
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  The Shingle Fire is now 86% contained“null”
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  The Shingle Fire burned 73,014 acres“The Shingle Fire started during a widespread lightning event on July 23, 2026. Located 14 Miles SE of Mitchell, Oregon, the fire is currently estimated at 73,014 acres and is 86% contained.”
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  The Shingle Fire burned near Mitchell, Oregon“Location 14 Miles SE of Mitchell, OR”
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  Evacuations are still in effect for the fire area as of August 22, 2026“Evacuations are in place in the fire area.”
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  Smoke from the fire is affecting nearby communities“Smoke from numerous wildfires is affecting nearby communities. For current air quality information and smoke forecasts, visit: https://fire.airnow.gov/.”
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  Air quality information is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/“For current air quality information and smoke forecasts, visit: https://fire.airnow.gov/.”
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  The Ochoco National Forest remains closed due to fire activity“Much of the Ochoco National Forest is closed due to fire activity. For details, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/ochoco/alerts/emergency-fire-closure.”
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  The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument remains closed due to fire activity“The National Park Service has also closed the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.”
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  Public use restrictions are in place across multiple federal lands“Public Use Restrictions: Due to continued hot weather, extremely dry vegetation, and significant wildfire activity, the Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland, and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are in Stage 2 public use fire restrictions. View a PDF of what is Prohibited.”
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  Public use restrictions are in place due to hot, dry conditions“Public Use Restrictions: Due to continued hot weather, extremely dry vegetation, and significant wildfire activity, the Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland, and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are in Stage 2 public use fire restrictions. View a PDF of what is Prohibited.”
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  Residents are advised to monitor evacuation status maps at https://protect.genasys.com“Evacuations are in place in the fire area. View a zoomable evacuation status map at https://protect.genasys.com”
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  Residents are advised to follow air quality advisories for smoke exposure“null”