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Evacuation levels increased for Hagen Fire

UMATILLA & UNION COUNTIES — (Press release from the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office) August 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A Joint Emergency Operation Center including Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Emergency Management and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) remain actively engaged with the Incident Management Team for Hagen Fire.

Umatilla County, OR · 08-08

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Paradise Fire Evacuations

A red flag warning is in effect for Umatilla and Walla Walla Counties as the Paradise Fire burns. The evacuation level is set at level 2, which means to get ready to leave.

Walla Walla County, WA · 08-08

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8/8/26 early afternoon updates on the and

Franklin County, WA · 08-08

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Paradise and Hagen fire updates for Aug 8, 2026

UMATILLA & UNION COUNTIES — (Update from Northern Rockies Team 6) Fire behavior is significantly more intense as the hot, dry weather continues. Expect smoke columns Saturday as early as 10 or 11 am, especially on the east side of both of the fires. The Hagen Fire is expected to move towards Highway 204, possibly impacting it in the afternoon. The Paradise Fire may reach the wilderness area Saturday afternoon as well. The night divisions on both fires saw active burning all through the night and picked up several spot fires from Friday’s runs. Firefighters are doing everything they can to limit spread while prioritizing their own safety.

Umatilla County, OR · 08-08

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Poor air quality forces athletes indoors as wildfire smoke blankets region

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Kennewick, WA · 08-06

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Air Quality Alert Issued Monday for Benton County, Columbia Basin

Air Quality Alert for Benton County, Tri-Cities Due to Smoke

Benton County, WA · 08-03

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Paradise Fire evacuations expand into Umatilla County

Umatilla County, OR · 08-06

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Wildfire Smoke Settling Over the Tri-Cities This Week. What You Need to Know

The Benton Clean Air Agency issued an Air Quality Alert this morning as wildfire smoke from regional fires settles over Benton County, and it could last all week.

Benton County, WA · 08-03

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Smoke thinning Thursday evening? Highs around 100° Thursday through Saturday

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Evacuation levels elevated in Hagen Fire

UMATILLA/UNION COUNTIES – Additional evacuation levels have been added to the Hagen Fire. Level 3 “Go Now” levels are now in effect in Umatilla County on the east end of Nine Mile Ridge and south along Forest Service Road 31 from Ruckel Junction to Shimmiehorn to the Union County line.

Umatilla County, OR · 08-02

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Widespread smoke Monday and Tuesday (at least), highs around 100 by end of the week

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Paradise Fire prompting evacuations in far SE Walla Walla Co

Walla Walla County, WA · 08-05

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8/4/26 early afternoon updates on the and

Walla Walla County, WA · 08-04

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Air Quality Alert Issued Monday for Benton County, Columbia Basin

Air Quality Alert for Benton County, Tri-Cities Due to Smoke

Benton County, WA · 08-03

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8/3/26 midday update on the and the

Kittitas County, WA · 08-03

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8/1/26 late-night updates on the in Yakima County and the in Umatilla and Union Counties

Yakima County, WA · 08-02

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Cooler Air Brings Relief on Sunday, Fire Weather Concerns Return Early Next Week

☀️🍃 Sunday & Early Next Week Forecast 📝 Forecast Summary After Saturday's dangerous fire weather and strong winds, conditions improve somewhat on Sunday as cooler air moves into the Inland Northwest. 🍃 However, the relief will be short-lived. A drier weather pattern returns Monday and Tuesday, bringing lower humidity, plenty of sunshine, and continued fire weather concerns across the region. 🔥☀️ ☀️ Monday & Tuesday The overall forecast remains: ✅ Dry weather ✅ Plenty of sunshine ✅ Warm afternoons ✅ Low humidity ⚠️ Continued wildfire concerns 📱 Download the Apple Valley News Now Weather App and stay ahead of changing conditions COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

Kennewick, WA · 08-02

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Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacs expanded for Hagen Fire in Umatilla, Union counties ahead of Fire Weather Watch this weekend

Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations have expanded for the Hagen Fire in Umatilla and Union counties as it burns in the Umatilla National Forest ahead of a Fire Weather Watch notice from national weather officials, officials announced on Friday morning.

Umatilla County, OR · 07-31

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Evacuations urged near Hagen Fire ahead of extreme weather; New Level 1 evacuations issued in Union Co.

UMATILLA COUNTY — Officials in Umatilla County are urging residents near the Hagen Fire to evacuate immediately ahead of an unusually severe weather forecast expected to create extreme wildfire conditions Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning for the region,...

Union County, OR · 07-31

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