Big Grass Fire

Big Grass Fire
Date
  • July 23–August 30, 2026 –
LocationIdaho and Oregon, United States
Statistics
StatusExtinguished
Map
Perimeter map of Big Grass Fire (map data)

The Big Grass Fire was a wildfire in the U.S. states of Idaho and Oregon. Started by lighting on July 23, 2026, it is the largest wildfire in modern Oregon history. As of September 11, 2026, the fire is 578,637 acres and 94% contained.

Governor Brad Little signed a disaster emergency declaration to dedicate Idaho National Guard resources to the fire.

References

  1. ↑ "Big Grass fire grows by 61% in one week. Focus shifts to Idaho locations". Union-Bulletin. August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Big Grass Fire: 'Gusty winds' impact over 578K-acre wildfire, Red Flag Warning in effect". KTVB.
  3. ↑ Anthony, Tarek (August 11, 2026). "Big Grass fire now largest in state history, 35% contained". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ Todd, Tatum (August 16, 2026). "Record-setting Big Grass fire over 50% contained; Grasshopper fire nears mega-wildfire status". oregonlive. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Containment of Oregon wildfires rises, evacuations lower going into final stretch of summer". opb. Archived from the original on August 22, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts". Watch Duty. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Gov. Brad Little authorizes National Guard deployment for 300,000-acre Big Grass fire". Idaho Press. July 29, 2026. Archived from the original on August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.