Evacuation levels increased for Hagen Fire
By Garrett Christensen on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 in Columbia Basin News Columbia Basin Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
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.
Due to overnight fire behavior (and projected behavior through today) including predicted weather conditions, the remote location of these affected areas and the challenging terrain, evacuation levels have been increased on the HAGEN FIRE, including road closures on Highway 204.
Effectively immediately evacuation levels have been elevated in these areas of Union County:
UNION COUNTY
NEW – LEVEL 3 (GO NOW)
Evacuation Zones: UCO – 140624S UCO – 140630A UCO – 140619A UCO – 140619C UCO – 140619B UCO – 140624N-B
NEW – LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) areas in Union County include east of Highway 204 and SE of USFS 64 Road to 6406 intersection, then south and west of Swamp and Lookingglass creeks extending east of the forest boundary, and west of the national forest boundary extending to mile 32.5 on Highway 204.
Residents in LEVEL 3 areas should leave immediately. Imminent danger in the area. Leave without delay. It is unsafe to stay. ——————————————
NEW – LEVEL 2 (BE READY)
Evacuation Zones: UCO – 140630B
UCO – 140624N-A
UCO – 140622 UCO – 140619D NEW – LEVEL 2 (BE READY) areas in Union County include the area north of Swamp Creek south and east of the Umatilla County line (south of the USFS 63 Road) and south of the 63 road and west of the national forest boundary.
NEW – LEVEL 1 (BE SET)
Evacuation Zones: UCO – 1513
UCO – 1505
UCO – 1497 UCO – 1495 UCO – 1485 UCO – 1476 UCO – 1463
NEW – LEVEL 1 (BE SET) areas in Union County include the area east of the national forest boundary and south of the USFS 63 Road that is west of Robinson and Keen Cabin roads, including upper Gordon Creek Road north of (not including Sammyville>
All other previously issued levels in Union County remain the same.
Fire conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably. Do not wait for an official evacuation order if you feel unsafe or see immediate danger. Leave without delay. __________________________________________
Effectively immediately evacuation levels have been elevated in these areas of Umatilla County: UMATILLA COUNTY
INCREASED TO LEVEL 3 – GO NOW
Evacuation Zones: UMC – 123B UMC – 123E UMC – 1406056 UMC – 1406020 UMC – 123 D UMC – 1406030-A UMC – 1406024-A
UMC – 1406058-A
LEVEL 3 – GO NOW area includes from Highway 204 east of McDougall Road (and including McDougall Road) to the Union County Line. East of Lincton Mountain Road (including Lincton Mountain Road) through Spout Springs into Union County.
Including areas in and around:
Tollgate
Langdon Lake
Chalet Lane
Fawn Lane
McIntyre Road
Lincton Mountain Road
Elk Lane
Forest Service Road 3719
Residents in LEVEL 3 areas should leave immediately. Imminent danger in the area. Leave without delay. It is unsafe to stay.
NEW – LEVEL 2 (BE READY) Evacuation Zones:
UMC – 157 UMC- 121-A UMC – 1406025-B UMC – 1406030-B UMC – 1406058-B UMC – 1406024-B UMC – 1406026 UMC – 121-B
NEW – LEVEL 2 (BE READY) Skyline Road West of the Union/ Umatilla County boundary from Jubilee Lake.
All other previously issued levels in Umatilla County remain the same.
Fire conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably. Do not wait for an official evacuation order if you feel unsafe or see immediate danger. Leave without delay.
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ROAD CLOSURES Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has also issued a ROAD CLOSURE for HIGHWAY 204 between Weston and Elgin, milepost 0 to 39, due to wildfire. Use an alternate route. Roads near wildfires may open or close with little notice. Check TripCheck.com for updates. Check TripCheck.com for updates.
Current Evacuation Map Genasys
Umatilla County Emergency Advisory Information: Emergency Advisories – Umatilla County
Union County Emergency Services: https://unioncountyor.gov/emergency-services/es-current-alerts/
Sign-up for emergency alerts: www.oralert.gov
Continue to follow official fire updates at Paradise, Hagen and Horse Ridge Fire Information
