Update – August 18, 2026
The forward progression of the fire has been stopped, and there is no threat to the public at this time.
Multiple agencies and resources responded to this fire, including Imbler Rural Fire Department, North Powder Rural Fire Department, Oregon Department of Forestry units from La Grande, Pendleton, Wallowa, and Baker, the USFS La Grande Ranger District, and personnel from the Hagen Fire.
The quick response held the fire to 26 acres. The Incident Management Team assigned to the Hagen Fire worked directly with fire management on this incident to provide additional resources and personnel for the initial response.
Aircraft assigned to the fire included two SEATs, two helicopters conducting bucket drops, and two heavy air tankers.
Fire personnel were on scene overnight and will remain in the area as mop-up operations continue.
August 17, 2026 – 3:50 p.m.
Fire Response Underway Near Phillips Creek and Highway 204
A wildfire started this afternoon in the area between Phillips Creek and Highway 204.
Interagency wildland fire resources, including local rural fire protection districts, are on scene. Helicopters are also conducting water drops to assist with fire suppression efforts.
Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.