FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EVACUATION LEVELS UNCHANGED IN UNION COUNTY – INCREASED IN UMATILLA COUNTY FOR THE HAGEN FIRE August 9, 2026 at 09:00 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

August 8, 2026 at 09:00 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

Hagen Fire Update – Friday, August 7, 2026 The Hagen Fire is currently estimated at 42,699 acres and is 11% contained, with 781 personnel assigned to the incident. Firefighters continue working around the clock to strengthen containment lines and limit fire growth. Overnight, spot fires crossed some indirect containment lines

With wildfires burning in our region, Union County is encouraging livestock owners to prepare now by making arrangements for their animals in case evacuation becomes necessary. Whenever possible, livestock owners should develop a self-contained evacuation plan with family, friends, neighbors, or other available resources and identify alternate locations where animals