Big Grass Fire
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| Location | Idaho and Oregon, United States |
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| Status | Ongoing wildfire |
The Big Grass Fire is an ongoing wildfire in the U.S. states of Idaho and Oregon. Started by lighting on July 23, 2026,[1][2] it is the largest wildfire in modern Oregon history.[3][4] The fire is approximately 85 percent contained, as of August 20, 2026.[5]
Governor Brad Little signed a disaster emergency declaration to dedicate Idaho National Guard resources to the fire.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Big Grass fire grows by 61% in one week. Focus shifts to Idaho locations". Union-Bulletin. 2026-08-13. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
- ↑ "Big Grass Fire: 'Gusty winds' impact over 578K-acre wildfire, Red Flag Warning in effect". KTVB.
- ↑ Anthony, Tarek (2026-08-11). "Big Grass fire now largest in state history, 35% contained". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
- ↑ Todd, Tatum (2026-08-16). "Record-setting Big Grass fire over 50% contained; Grasshopper fire nears mega-wildfire status". oregonlive. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
- ↑ "Containment of Oregon wildfires rises, evacuations lower going into final stretch of summer". opb. Archived from the original on 2026-08-22. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
- ↑ "Gov. Brad Little authorizes National Guard deployment for 300,000-acre Big Grass fire". Idaho Press. 2026-07-29. Archived from the original on 2026-08-05. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
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