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Paradise, Hagen, and Horse Ridge Fire Information Spanish version of this update can be found below in the attached PDF.Fire Information Phone: 541-970-7128 (8 am – 8 pm; voice only; texts will not be received) Email: 2026.paradise@firenet.gov Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/ AirNow: https://fire.airnow.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?… Read more
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The Paradise Fire is burning in the Umatilla National Forest approximately 10 miles southeast of Walla Walla, Washington.
| Current as of | Mon, 07/27/2026 - 10:59 |
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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 | 15 miles south of Pendleton Oregon |
| Incident Commander | Northwest 7 Complex Incident Management Team Nate Lefevre - Incident Commander Eric Knerr - Deputy IC |
| Coordinates |
45° 59' 53'' Latitude
-117° 58' 27 '' Longitude |
| Total Personnel: | 290 |
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| Size | 760 Acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | 09/15/2026 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Grass and Understory) All size classes of dead fuels are seasonably dry with local ERC around the 95th percentile. Live fuel moisture in brush and grass is highly variable across the landscape dependent upon aspect and shading. Live vegetation on south aspects is actively contributing to fire spread while live vegetation on north aspects and in heavily shaded areas are moderating fire spread. |
| Significant Events | Cooler temperatures with higher daytime humidity and near constant smoke shading all had moderating effects on observed fire behavior today. Relatively small perimeter growth is being observed to the north and east in timber fuels. |
| Planned Actions |
Utilize heavy equipment and type 2 crews to reinforce roaded portion of POD boundary which is currently the primary containment line. Utilize Type 2 IA crews as they arrive to construct handline connecting road systems along primary containment opportunity on the North Side of the fire. Utilize engines to begin structure assessment and prep on North side of the fire due to proximity to primary containment opportunity. Utilize aviation resources to check fire spread and reduce fire severity within the Mill Creek Watershed. Maintain road system being utilized as primary containment line and ingress/egress. Evaluate more direct suppression opportunities should the correct resources to take advantage of them become available. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Fire will continue to slowly spread in continuous fuels and by surface spread and short-range spotting in heavy timber. Fire will likely remain active to around sunset tonight. Smoke shading may limit surface heating and reduce rates of spread. 24 hours: Fire can grow along any uncontained portions of the perimeter. Backing and flanking are expected to continue to the north and east. Spot fires still possible from embers or rollout. 48 hours: Seasonal warm and dry conditions are forecast. Small perimeter growth is probable. 72 hours: Seasonal warm and dry conditions are forecast. Small perimeter growth is probable. Anticipated after 72 hours:Seasonal warm and dry conditions are forecast. Small perimeter growth is |
| Weather Concerns | Fairly mild conditions can be expected over the fire areas through Wednesday. Onshore flow will keep relative humidity recoveries in the 60-70% range with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Active smoke production from fires in the area may contribute to heavy shading at times over the next several days, which may limit visibility and ceilings. Where smoke is more heavily set and dense in valley locations, visibilities may not be better than 2-4 miles. A warming and drying trend looks to take hold late in the week with afternoon RH minimums dipping back into the upper 20% range. |
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