Cottonwood Fire update for Saturday, August 8, 2026

By Garrett Christensen on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories

GRANT COUNTY — (Update from the U.S. Forest Service)

Size: 722 acres
Incident Start Date: August 6, 2026

Containment: 30% Cause: Under Investigation
Location: 15 miles southwest of Long Creek

Fuels: Grass, juniper, timber

Update:
The fire remains within the existing footprint with no new growth observed overnight. Acreage may be adjusted as more accurate mapping becomes available.

Operations:
Firefighters are monitoring and reinforcing established line and continuing mop‑up where conditions allow. Crews are also conducting snagging operations and addressing pockets of fuel that still have potential to burn.

Weather:
Winds are expected to remain below 12 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Elevated fire‑weather conditions persist, and crews remain prepared for changes in fire behavior.

Evacuations: Residents in Grant County should stay aware of current evacuation levels. Grant County residents can sign up for alerts at: https://member.everbridge.net/825462649520134/login