GRASSHOPPER Fire, Oregon
The GRASSHOPPER Fire is an active wildfire burning in Oregon, United States. It has burned approximately 15,000 acres (6,070 hectares); agencies listed it as Moderate.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 15,000 acres (6,070 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 15,000 acres (6,070 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 4,500 acres (1,821 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Extreme
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Size reported at approximately 3,500 acres (1,416 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 100 acres (40.5 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 8 acres (3.0 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.2530, -121.5101
Current Situation
The GRASSHOPPER Fire is an active wildfire burning in Oregon, United States. It has burned approximately 15,000 acres (6,070 hectares); agencies listed it as Moderate.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 29 minutes ago.
Settlements in the area include Mount Hood Village (38.5 km W), Odell (41.7 km N), The Dalles (46 km NE), Chenoweth (46.6 km NE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 70 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for GRASSHOPPER Fire, Oregon · 18 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Mount Hood Village
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Odell
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The Dalles
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Chenoweth
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Dallesport
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Oregon (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | GRASSHOPPER |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORMHF-000688 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Wamic, Wasco |
| Latitude | 45.25297 |
| Longitude | -121.51015 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 8:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Moderate |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 15,000 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 373 |
| Estimated cost | $5,000,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 1 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Mount Hood Village (24 mi W), Odell (26 mi N), The Dalles (29 mi NE), Chenoweth (29 mi NE), Dallesport (30 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 7:41 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The GRASSHOPPER Fire is currently reported at approximately 15,000 acres (6,070 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The GRASSHOPPER Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 45.2530, -121.5101. Nearby towns include Mount Hood Village (38.5 km W), Odell (41.7 km N), The Dalles (46 km NE), Chenoweth (46.6 km NE).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Moderate).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Mount Hood Village (24 mi W), Odell (26 mi N), The Dalles (29 mi NE), Chenoweth (29 mi NE), Dallesport (30 mi NE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 29 minutes ago).