Oregon Governor Declares Emergency as Hagen Fire Explodes East of Pendleton
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to combat the rapidly growing Hagen fire, which has surpassed 5,000 acres east of Pendleton in northeast Oregon.
Portland, OR, July 21, 2026 —
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act in response to the rapidly expanding Hagen fire. The blaze, located east of Pendleton in northeast Oregon, has grown to exceed 5,000 acres.
The invocation of the Emergency Conflagration Act allows for the mobilization of additional state resources to combat the fire. This declaration signifies the severity of the situation and the need for coordinated efforts to bring the fire under control.
The Hagen fire is currently situated in a region east of Pendleton. Further details regarding the specific cause of the fire, containment efforts, or any potential impact on nearby communities were not immediately available.
The Emergency Conflagration Act is a tool utilized by the state to address large-scale fire events that pose a significant threat. Its activation enables faster deployment of firefighting personnel, equipment, and other necessary assets from various state agencies.
Officials are monitoring the situation closely. Updates on the fire’s status, including its growth, containment lines, and any evacuation orders, are expected as the incident develops.
Story summarized from the original created by Tarek Anthony on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
