FEMA Authorizes Funding for Rowe Creek Complex Fire in Oregon
FEMA has authorized federal funding for firefighting efforts for the Rowe Creek Complex - West Zone Fire, which is burning in Oregon's Crook and Jefferson counties. This grant will cover up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs for the…
Portland, OR, August 1, 2026 —
Federal funding has been authorized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support firefighting operations for the Rowe Creek Complex – West Zone Fire. The fire is actively burning in Crook and Jefferson counties in Oregon.
The grant will provide financial assistance, covering up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. This support is critical for efforts to combat the blaze, which has posed a threat to homes and infrastructure in the Prineville and Grizzly areas.
This authorization represents the fifth Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration for wildfire incidents in Oregon during the year 2026. These grants are designed to provide federal resources to states and local governments to help manage and extinguish wildfires that threaten or threaten to threaten lives, property, or public infrastructure.
The Rowe Creek Complex – West Zone Fire’s impact on residential areas and essential infrastructure in Prineville and Grizzly underscores the severity of the situation. The financial aid from FEMA is intended to alleviate some of the burden on local resources engaged in suppression and containment efforts.
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