Oregon Wildfires: Mt. Hood Meadows Under ‘Go Now’ Evacuations, ‘Be Ready’ Issued for Mt. Hood Corridor

Skillet Fire grows to 2,700 acres west of Olney as crews battle 0% containment blaze

The Skillet Fire near Olney has grown to 2,700 acres with 0% containment. Evacuation orders are in effect in Flathead County.

Red flag warnings issued for Oregon wildfires, Meadows evacuates

It remains a dangerous week for wildfires across Oregon, with new evacuations on Mount Hood, and red flag warnings.

Oregon wildfires: Mt. Hood Meadows under ‘Go Now’ evacuations, ‘Be Ready’ issued for Mt. Hood corridor

Wildfires continue to burn across Oregon, leading to evacuations and causing unhealthy air quality for much of the state.

Grasshopper Fire shifts west, prompting Level 3 evacuation order at Mt. Hood Meadows

Grasshopper Fire pushes west, triggering a Level 3 Go Now evacuation for Mt. Hood Meadows. Resort urges people to stay away as crews work. Fire has burned 34,659 acres and is 19% contained.

Skillet fire grows to 1,300 acres near Good Creek, evacuations issued

UPDATE: August 3, 2026 at 9:20 a.m.

Grasshopper Fire reaches 31,571 acres; containment grows to 17% as evacuations ease — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

A bulldozer clears a line on the Grasshopper Fire today, Aug. 3, 2026. Photo courtesy the Grasshopper Fire facebook page. The Dalles, Ore., Aug. 3, 2026 — Firefighters battling the Grasshopper Fire made significant progress over the weekend, increasing containment to 17% and allowing evacuation levels to be reduced for several communities in southern Wasco County despite the fire growing to 31,571 acres. The Wasco County Sheriff's Office on Mon…