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Northern New Mexico Type 3 Team takes command of the Shingle FireEstimated Size: 8,000 acresContainment: 0%Cause: LightningTotal Personnel: 140Incident Commander: Steven GreigoDeputy Incident Commander: Luke McLartyPRINEVILLE, Ore. (July 25, 2026) – The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Team, led by Incident Commander Steven Griego, assumed command of the Shingle Fire at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24.… Read more
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The Shingle Fire started 14 Miles SE of Mitchell, OR on July 23, 2026 at approximately 10:59 PDT. Cause is lightning and Northern New Mexico Type 3 Team took command on Friday July 24 at 7:00 a.m.
| Current as of | Sun, 07/26/2026 - 01:39 |
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| Incident Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Incident Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time |
| Location | 14 Miles SE of Mitchell, OR |
| Incident Commander | Steven Griego - Northern New Mexico Type 3 Team |
| Coordinates |
44° 28' 7'' Latitude
-119° 53' 51 '' Longitude |
| Total Personnel: | 217 |
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| Size | 30,000 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Significant Events | Fire is exhibiting extreme fire behavior, including wind-driven runs, torching, and long-range spotting. |
| Planned Actions |
Sunday’s focus remains building and strengthening control lines and continuing structure protection efforts. Winds are driving fire growth and complicating operations. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Fire activity will continue to be active with crowning, running, and spotting. Potential threat to structures in Rattlesnake Canyon, Antone Ranch, Vanier Ranch, Jon Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Dayville, and miscellaneous structures along Highway 26 between Forest Service Road 12 and Dayville. |
| Remarks |
Due to increased fire activity on the Shingle Fire, evacuation zones have been issued. Evacuation levels can change quickly as fire conditions evolve. If you live in or near the affected area, please check your evacuation status immediately. For more information and current evacuation status visit the following Facebook pages: Wheeler County: https://www.facebook.com/WheelerCountySheriffsOffice |
| Weather Concerns | Winds from the southwest are expected to gust up to 23mph after noon, peaking between 4 and 8 p.m. Expect humidity in the teens on Sunday and highs between 77 and 85 degrees. Smoke will be visible. |
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